Coach Marziyeh Jafari aims to showcase the team's potential, while skipper Zahra Ghanbari expressed hopes of qualifying for the 2027 World Cup by finishing in the top six.
Iran Face South Korea at Asian Cup Amid Conflict
Iran's women's national team faces South Korea in the Women's Asian Cup opener in Australia amidst regional conflict. The Asian Football Confederation has pledged full support and assistance to the squad following devastating attacks on Iran.