Women's football in Iran

Women's football in Iran
CountryIran
Governing bodyFootball Federation Islamic Republic of Iran
National team(s)Women's national team
National competitions
Club competitions
Kowsar Women Football league
Hazfi Cup (women)
International competitions

Women's football in Iran is very popular. Football has been a part of life for Iranians for many decades now and is played in schools, alleys, streets and football clubs nationwide. Women in Iran are increasingly inclined to play football, and with this increasing popularity it is only a matter of time before a more secure infrastructure develops. The Iran women's national football team competes internationally.

Women were not generally allowed to attend men's matches as spectators for around 40 years, from the time of the Iranian Revolution in 1979 until games in 2018[1] and 2019.[2]

  1. ^ "Iran women attend Asian Champions League football final". BBC Sport. 10 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Iran to allow women fans for football match for first time in 2 years". France 24. 4 October 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2022.