Protesters and magazines created Snapchat filters like "Pride Nation" that digitally transformed any flag into a rainbow flag via AR, allowing fans to show solidarity safely.
During the Portugal vs. Uruguay match, a protester ran onto the pitch carrying a rainbow flag; he was subsequently banned from attending further matches.
In one instance, a Brazilian journalist had his phone seized after authorities mistook the rainbow on his state flag (Pernambuco) for an LGBTQ+ symbol. Viral Misinformation
In 2020, officials assured that rainbow flags would be permitted in stadiums to comply with FIFA's inclusion policies.