Protesters claim growing fears for Iran’s women’s football team as demonstrations mark Matildas game

Iran’s women’s football team have opted to sing and salute the national anthem on their second game at the AFC Women’s Asia cup against the Matildas.

Iran’s Women’s Soccer Team Refuses to Sing National Anthem in First Game Since Start of Middle East War

The team stood silently as the anthem was played before they took on South Korea in the Asian Cup in Queensland, Australia
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'Traitors': Iran state TV slams football team's silence

Iran's state television has called for its women's team to be punished for failing to sing the anthem.

Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months

What does the US conflict with Iran mean for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup this summer?

Iran Football Federation says World Cup participation in doubt after US and Israeli attacks

Iran 's football chief has cast doubt over the national team's participation in this summer's World Cup following the US and Israeli attacks on the country. Iran have been drawn in Group G of the tournament and are scheduled to play three matches in the United States.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Who Will Replace Iran If Team Melli Withdraw From The Tournament In USA?

Iran’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 is in doubt amid conflict with the United States, with FIFA having sweeping discretion in case of withdrawal. See whether Team Melli could pull out, and
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Iran to play friendly matches to prepare for 2026 Asian Beach Games

Iran beach soccer coach Ali Naderi said on Friday Team Melli are going to play several friendly matches as part of preparation for the 2026 Asian Beach Games.