Revealed: The question Iran's women's football team weren't allowed to answer as their country is attacked while they prepare for Asian Cup opener
A question regarding the killing of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been shut down as the women's national football team coach and captain said they had enjoyed a 'good preparation' for the Asian Cup in Australia. It is world No.68 Iran's second appearance at the Asian Cup, which doubles as qualifying for the Women's World Cup. 'We really want to qualify for the World Cup and we know that Korea, Australia and the Philippines are tough games here. 'But we really want to qualify from our group and we want to do our best to qualify for the World Cup. We wish to qualify for a World Cup.'
Source: Daily Mail March 01, 2026 16:01 UTC
