The Iranian women's football team lost 3-0 on Monday night in the Women’s Asian Cup, but for many Iranians the fact they made it onto the park was a win in itself. The conflict in the Middle East has caused all kinds of chaos across the globe, and these women are tasked with not only trying to win games of football, but with representing a nation currently in turmoil on the international stage. Ahead of their match-up against the Matildas, many at the Asian Cup are wrapping their arms around this group.
Featured: Emma Kemp, senior sports writer, Nine Newspapers.
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Atefeh Ramezanizadeh of Islamic Republic of Iran walks out for the start of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between Korea Republic v Islamic Republic of Iran at Gold Coast Stadium on March 02, 2026 in Gold Coast, Australia.