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Iran Qualifies for Women’s AFC Asian Cup 2026, Follows India, Bangladesh Into the Finals
- Iran’s women’s national football team qualified for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 after a 2–1 win against Jordan, marking their second historic qualification.
- Goals from Sara Didar and Neguin Zandi secured the victory for Iran, overcoming an own goal by the team.
- The team will join eleven other squads, including Australia and China, in the tournament starting March 1, 2026.
- The team faces challenges such as playing in hijabs and receiving minimal support from the football federation, highlighting structural barriers in women's sports in Iran.
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Iran Qualifies for 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, Marking Rare International Breakthrough - teleSUR English
Iran’s women’s national football team has secured a place in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, marking a significant achievement for a squad that has developed under long-standing structural and societal constraints. RELATED: UN Confirms Gaza’s Entire Population Is Malnourished as Israeli Blockade Continues Iran defeated Jordan 2–1 on Saturday in the final Group A qualifier, topping their group and earning a spot in Asia’s most prestigio…
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