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Iran Women's Team Heads to Asian Cup as Middle East Crises Escalate

March 1, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Iran's women's national team faces the Women's Asian Cup in Australia while their homeland faces massive US and Israeli attacks.

The Iranian squad arrived on the Gold Coast days before the strikes, with Football chiefs offering full support and assistance. Coach Marziyeh Jafari remains focused on football, aiming to showcase the potential of Iranian women against South Korea on Monday.

Captain Zahra Ghanbari expressed ambition to qualify for the 2027 World Cup, emphasizing a tough mentality for the upcoming group stage against hosts Australia and the Philippines.

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