One-hundred thousand boy stadium

2018

Women presence in stadiums was constrained after the revolution. In recent years, efforts have been made to let women enter the stadiums. In a paradox, many football matches between Iran National Team and its foreign counterparts are held at the presence of foreign women. According to ISPA survey, more than 61 percent of Iranian people agree with the presence of women in stadiums.

By: Javid, Mohammad, Payam/Podium Photos

Iranian football fans is seen at Azadi Stadium during the live broadcast of the 2018 FIFA World Cup match between IRAN and Portugal in Tehran, Iran on June 25, 2018. Iranian woman were allowed to enter at Tehran stadium to watch a live broadcast of two match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup between Iran v Spain and Portugal. For nearly 40 years, women in Iran have been barred from attending certain…
Photo: Javid Nikpour

A billboard shows Iranian fan without Women during the FIFA World Cup 2018 on Jun 14, 2018 at Valiasr Square in Tehran, Iran.
Photo: Javid Nikpour