Iran
Iran players sing national anthem at World Cup following Tehran threats
Iran’s players performed the national anthem before their match with Wales on Friday in the second round of the Qatar World Cup 2022 after abstaining in the first match against England in solidarity with the protests taking place in the Islamic Republic.
Iran has been witnessing protests for nearly two months following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, three days after she was arrested by morality police for not complying with the strict dress code in the Islamic Republic.
The Guardian had said that Iranian footballers could face a fate of revenge if they fail to sing the national anthem in their remaining matches at the Qatar World Cup, after a politician said the country would “never allow anyone to insult our national anthem”.
