The U.S. Men's National Team is using a rainbow logo as a message to Qatar and FIFA.
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00:00The US Men's National Team has unveiled a rainbow-themed logo for the 2022 World Cup in
00:05solidarity with the LGBTQ plus community. The logo is featured at their training facility in Qatar as
00:10they prepare for next week's tournament. This is in response to same-sex relationships being deemed
00:14illegal in the host nation. Although the rainbow badge will not be worn by the team during World
00:18Cup games, it is being routinely displayed as a way to promote a spirit of inclusivity. The
00:22revised branding is a part of the Be the Change initiative the team adopted in 2020 with the goal
00:27of inspiring action on social justice issues. When we are on the world stage and we are in a
00:32venue like Qatar, it's important to to bring awareness to these issues and that's what Be
00:38the Change is about.