Iran women’s football team salutes and sings national anthem at AFC Women’s Asian Cup

Tehran — The Iranian women’s football team stood in salute and sang the national anthem ahead of their final group stage match at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026, held in Gold Coast, Australia.

According to a report by AFP, published by Geo News, the Iranian players lined up before the match against Australia, saluting and singing the national anthem as part of the pre-match formalities. The gesture was observed prior to the start of the game, marking a significant moment for the team during the tournament.

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup is a major event in the women’s football calendar, bringing together teams from across Asia to compete for continental honors. Iran’s participation in the tournament has drawn attention, with the team displaying unity and national pride during the anthem ceremony.

The match against Australia was Iran’s last fixture in the group stage of the competition. The players’ salute and singing of the anthem were captured in photographs and widely circulated in media coverage of the event.

No further details regarding the outcome of the match or additional comments from team officials were provided in the report.