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Iran line up for the national anthem before Thursday’s 2-0 Olympic qualifying loss to Australia.

More than football: Iranian women’s national team faces complex reality

The general view of Iranians towards the women’s football team appears to be love. The general view towards the machine surrounding it differs wildly.

  • Emma Kemp

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 26: Mary Fowler and Samantha Kerr of the Matildas prepare for a corner kick during the AFC Women’s Asian Olympic Qualifier match between Australia Matildas and IR Iran at HBF Park on October 26, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images)

‘Rusty’ Matildas win first Olympic qualifier despite frustrating game against Iran

Iran kept the World Cup semi-finalists to only two goals using a low defensive block which largely achieved what it set out to do.

  • Emma Kemp
Ali Daei, pictured in 2009, says his wife and daughter were removed from a flight to Dubai.

Plane forced to land, family removed from flight: Iranian ex-soccer star

Ali Daei, who was a member of the Iranian team that broke Socceroos’ hearts in 1997, says his wife and daughter were prevented from leaving Iran after their plane made an unannounced stopover en route to Dubai.

Phil Foden celebrates the second of England’s rapid-fire double against Wales.

As it happened World Cup: England beat Wales 3-0 as Rashford scores double, USA makes second round with 1-0 win over Iran

England and USA have booked their places in the round of 16 along with the Netherlands and Senegal.

  • Roy Ward and James Polson
Marcus Rashford celebrates the second goal of his double against Wales.

England thump Wales to romp into round of 16 alongside USA

After a tame first half, England exploded to life early in the second with two goals in two minutes. Wales were helpless to resist.

  • Greg Baum
Roozbeh Cheshmi after scoring for Iran.

Welsh keeper sent off as Iran triumph over Wales, Qatar out of World Cup

Iran triumphed 2-0 over Wales at the World Cup on Friday night after Welsh keeper Wayne Hennessey received a red card for a clumsy challenge outside the box.  

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Jude Bellingham starred for England.

FIFA’s armband fiasco a poor curtain-raiser for England’s rout of Iran

Of all the statements made at the Khalifa International stadium, the loudest was made by England in its 6-2 demolition of the potentially dangerous Iran.

  • Greg Baum
Women in Iran were allowed to attend, in limited numbers, a World Cup qualifier against Cambodia.

'Finally the gates are open': Iranian women celebrate landmark soccer moment

One woman said she wanted to hug her ticket and cry. Another clasped both hands over her mouth at her first glimpse of the field's lush green turf.

  • Tariq Panja
Celebration: Japanese players rejoice after the final whistle in their semi-final win over Iran.

Clinical Japan stun Iran to reach another Asian Cup final

Carlos Queiroz immediately ended his eight-year stint in charge of Iran after Asia's highest-ranked team was knocked out in the semi-finals.

  • Nick Mulvenney
Gucci man: Reza Ghoochannejhad celebrates after scoring for Iran at the 2015 Asian Cup in Australia. He could be back in the country soon if his proposed deal with Sydney FC is completed.

Sky Blues in talks with former Iranian international striker

Former Iranian international striker Reza Ghoochannejhad is in talks to join Sydney FC on a loan deal for the rest of the A-League season.

  • Vince Rugari

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