Shush! Iranian Women Refuse To Sing National Anthem Ahead Of AFC Asian Cup 2026 Curtain-Riser

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Last Updated:March 03, 2026, 09:33 IST

Iranian women made a powerful statement during their as they refused to sing the national anthem of the Islamic regime ahead of their game against South Korea.

The Iranian women’s football team made a powerful statement during their AFC Asian Cup 2026 opener in Australia, when they refused to sing the national anthem of the Islamic regime ahead of their game against South Korea.

The Iranian women’s national football team refused to sing the anthem of the Islamic Regime. Tonight. At the opening match of the Asian Cup. In front of the entire world.So, to all liberal Western women:

Watch and learn.THIS is what real feminism looks like. pic.twitter.com/SriXGbipsY

— Samantha Smith (@SamanthaTaghoy) March 3, 2026

South Korea went on to win the match 3-0 as a brace from Kim Hye-ri and another strike from Choe Yu-ri helped them open the campaign with a resounding win.

However, the defeat took nothing away from the brave gesture of the Iranian women, who stood up in astounding fashion with the world looking on.

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March 03, 2026, 09:33 IST

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