Iran allows women to attend football match in stadium, archive pictures

Nov 4, 2025

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Iran v Uzbekistan - FIFA 2026 Qualifiers Female Iranian fans are holding an Iranian flag during the FIFA World Cup, WM, Weltmeisterschaft, Fussball 26 AFC qualifying round two group E soccer match between Iran and Uzbekistan, at the Azadi (freedom) stadium in Tehran, Iran, on June 11, 2024. Tehran Tehran Iran Copyright: xMortezaxNikoubazlx originalFilename:nikoubazl-iranvuzb240611_npGKH.jpg
RECORD DATE NOT STATED Esteghlal F.C. - Zob Ahan Esfahan F.C. 6 5 2024 - TEHRAN: In the 26th week of the Iranian Pro League, Esteghlal F.C. and Zob Ahan Esfahan F.C. faced off at Azadi Stadium, and Esteghlal F.C. won 2-1.Photo: Mehdi Nasiri Ilna News Agency IRAN IMAGES IR Copyright: xMehdixNasirix xIlnaxNewsxAgencyx Iran Image IranImages-41479-mhdy-nsyry-3432047662-source
Iran Vs Uzbekistan Friendly Futsal match 16 04 2023 - TEHRAN : women fans of Iran s national football team cheer for Tea Iran Vs Uzbekistan Friendly Futsal match 16 04 2023 - TEHRAN : women fans of Iran s national football team cheer for Team Melli during the friendly futsal match between Iran and Uzbekistan at Dastgerdi Stadium in Tehran. Irans national football team has succeeded in defeating Uzbekistan 5-3 in this friendly match. Photo : Borna News Saeid Zareian IRAN IMAGES IR Copyright: xBornaxNewsx xSaeidxZareianx Iran Image IranImages-25832-borna-news-3363362864-source Copyright: xIMAGO BornaxNewsx xSaeidxZareianx www.imago-images.de 443950543st
Iran v Kenya friendly football match 28 03 2023 - TEHRAN : women fans of Iran s national football team cheer for Team Me Iran v Kenya friendly football match 28 03 2023 - TEHRAN : women fans of Iran s national football team cheer for Team Melli during the friendly football match between Iran and Kenya at Azadi Stadium in Tehran. Irans national football team has succeeded in defeating Kenya 2-1 in this friendly match. Photo : Borna News Farzam Saleh IRAN IMAGES IR Copyright: xBornaxNewsx xFarzamxSalehx Iran Image IranImages-24051-borna-news-3360081740-source Copyright: xIMAGO BornaxNewsx xFarzamxSalehx www.imago-images.de 443943292st
Iran v Kenya friendly football match 28 03 2023 - TEHRAN : women fans of Iran s national football team cheer for Team Me Iran v Kenya friendly football match 28 03 2023 - TEHRAN : women fans of Iran s national football team cheer for Team Melli during the friendly football match between Iran and Kenya at Azadi Stadium in Tehran. Irans national football team has succeeded in defeating Kenya 2-1 in this friendly match. Photo : Borna News Farzam Saleh IRAN IMAGES IR Copyright: xBornaxNewsx xFarzamxSalehx Iran Image IranImages-24054-borna-news-3360081756-source Copyright: xIMAGO BornaxNewsx xFarzamxSalehx www.imago-images.de 443943317st
IRAN, TEHRAN - MARCH 23, 2023: Team Iran s fan is seen on the stands of Azadi Stadium ahead of a friendly football match between Iran and Russia. Sergei Bobylev TASS 58027699
Female Fans, Iran, World Cup An Iranian soccer female fan wearing a hat and an Iran flag as she stands out of the Azadi (Freedom) stadium in western Tehran, October 10, 2019. Despite the Iranian sports ministry making tickets for Iranian female soccer fans for the March 29th match between Iran and Lebanon, they were denied entry, making the Iranian football federation fear they will be banned from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Tehran Tehran Iran Copyright: xMortezaxNikoubazlx originalFilename:nikoubazl-femalefa191010_npIkF.jpg
Female Fans, Iran, World Cup An Iranian soccer female fan with an Iran flag on her face sits at a vehicle as she arrives the Azadi (Freedom) stadium in western Tehran, October 10, 2019. Despite the Iranian sports ministry making tickets for Iranian female soccer fans for the March 29th match between Iran and Lebanon, they were denied entry, making the Iranian football federation fear they will be banned from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Tehran Tehran Iran Copyright: xMortezaxNikoubazlx originalFilename:nikoubazl-femalefa191010_npymr.jpg
Female Fans, Iran, World Cup Two policewomen monitor an area as Iranian soccer fans wait to enter the Azadi (Freedom) stadium in western Tehran, October 10, 2019. Despite the Iranian sports ministry making tickets for Iranian female soccer fans for the March 29th match between Iran and Lebanon, they were denied entry, making the Iranian football federation fear they will be banned from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Tehran Tehran Iran Copyright: xMortezaxNikoubazlx originalFilename:nikoubazl-femalefa191010_npOe9.jpg
Female Fans, Iran, World Cup Iranian female security personnels sit at the Azadi (Freedom) stadium in western Tehran, October 10, 2019. Despite the Iranian sports ministry making tickets for Iranian female soccer fans for the March 29th match between Iran and Lebanon, they were denied entry, making the Iranian football federation fear they will be banned from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Tehran Tehran Iran Copyright: xMortezaxNikoubazlx originalFilename:nikoubazl-femalefa191010_npP38.jpg
Female Fans, Iran, World Cup Female security personnels monitor an area as Iranian soccer female fans attend the Azadi (Freedom) stadium in western Tehran, October 10, 2019. Despite the Iranian sports ministry making tickets for Iranian female soccer fans for the March 29th match between Iran and Lebanon, they were denied entry, making the Iranian football federation fear they will be banned from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Tehran Tehran Iran Copyright: xMortezaxNikoubazlx originalFilename:nikoubazl-femalefa191010_npe5Z.jpg
Persian Gulf Pro League match between Perspolis FC and Pars Jam FC at Azadi Stadium on Agu 22, 2019 in Tehran, Iran. Photo by Amirhossein Kheirkhah
Iranian women sneak into soccer looks at his Esteghlal players ahead of before start the Persian Gulf Pro League 2019 2020,women who are already forbidden from watching the games in stadiums, on Jul 2, 2019, at in Tehran (photographer Amirhossein Kheirkhah)
Iranian women allowed to watch football at stadium for first time in decades. Iranian female soccer fan pray for Iran National Football team during the match between Iran-Portugal 2018 at Azadi Stadium. For 38 years, women have been banned from watching men s sporting events in Iran. Finally, women would be allowed to watch a live broadcast of Iran s World Cup match against Portugal , taking place in Russia at TehranÕs Azadi Stadium on Jun 25, 2018, after FIFA threatened to suspend the country over its controversial male-only policy. Tehran Azadi Stadium Tehran Iran Copyright: xMaryam-Majdx
June 25, 2018, Tehran, Iran: Iranian women gather for a public viewing event at Azadi (freedom) Stadium in Tehran, Iran. to watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup, WM, Weltmeisterschaft, Fussball Russia Group B match between Iran and Portugal. Women are banned from attending male sporting events in Iran. Iran v Portugal : Group B-2018 FIFA World Cup Russia - ZUMAf146 20180625_zip_f146_003 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix
June 25, 2018, Tehran, Iran: Iranian women gather for a public viewing event at Azadi (freedom) Stadium in Tehran, Iran. to watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup, WM, Weltmeisterschaft, Fussball Russia Group B match between Iran and Portugal. Women are banned from attending male sporting events in Iran. Iran v Portugal : Group B-2018 FIFA World Cup Russia - ZUMAf146 20180625_zip_f146_012 Copyright: xRouzbehxFouladix

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IRAN, TEHRAN - MARCH 23, 2023: Team Iran s fan is seen on the stands of Azadi Stadium ahead of a friendly football match between Iran and Russia. Sergei Bobylev TASS 58027699

Persian Gulf Pro League match between Perspolis FC and Pars Jam FC at Azadi Stadium on Agu 22, 2019 in Tehran, Iran. Photo by Amirhossein Kheirkhah

Iranian women sneak into soccer looks at his Esteghlal players ahead of before start the Persian Gulf Pro League 2019 2020,women who are already forbidden from watching the games in stadiums, on Jul 2, 2019, at in Tehran (photographer Amirhossein Kheirkhah)