The Iranian women’s national soccer team made quite the statement on Monday night during the opening match of the Women’s Asian Cup, as they refused to sing while their national anthem played over the speakers at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast. The players were in their customary line before their match against South Korea when the Iranian national anthem began to play. During questioning by media on Sunday, Iran women’s national team captain Zahra Ghanbari, alongside Jafari, was asked about Khamenei’s death. However, the women’s national team was allowed to compete in the Asian Cup. Original article source: Iranian women's soccer team refuse to sing national anthem in silent protest at Asian Cup

Source: Fox News March 04, 2026 03:16 UTC