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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Isabel Debre

World Cup 2022: Barred from stadiums at home, Iranian women travel to Qatar

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To 27-year-old Mariam, the World Cup match ticket was a precious gift. A sports fanatic, she traveled to the tournament in Qatar from Tehran to catch Iran's opening game Monday against England, her first live soccer match.

Women are banned from attending men's matches in Iran.

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