Iran Women’s National Football Team Begins Training Camp Ahead of AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Australia

The Iranian Women’s National Football Team starts its training camp before the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia with 25 players invited by head coach Marziyeh Jafari.

According to the official website of the Football Federation of Iran, the training camp for the Iran Women’s National Football Team ahead of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia will start on Saturday, February 21 and continue until Wednesday, February 25 at the National Football Center in Tehran under the supervision of the technical staff.

25 Players Called Up by Head Coach Marziyeh Jafari

Head coach Marziyeh Jafari has invited 25 players to the training camp, including names such as Fatemeh Shaban, Fatemeh Makhdoomi, Mohadeseh Zolfi, Atefeh Imani, Zahra Pourheyder, Fatemeh Amini Barazjani, Melika Motavali, Atefeh Ramazani Zadeh, Fatemeh Pasandideh, Sara Didar, Rojin Tamorian, Afsaneh Chatrenoor, Zahra Sarbali, Golnoosh Khosravi, Mona Hamoudi, Maryam Dini, Shahnaz Jafarizadeh, Raha Yazdani, Mahnaz Reza Zadeh, Zahra Khajavi, Sanaa Sadeghi, Zahra Ahmadi Zadeh, Zahra Ghanbari, Kosar Anbari, and Maryam Yektaei.

Out of these 25 players, 24 will finally be sent to the Asian tournament.

Tournament Format and Iran’s Group Draw

The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 will be hosted by Australia from March 1 to March 21, 2026. Iran is in Group A alongside Australia, South Korea, and the Philippines.

Match Schedule for Team Melli Women

• Monday, March 2 – South Korea vs Iran / 12:30 Tehran time / Gold Coast Stadium
• Thursday, March 5 – Iran vs Australia / 12:30 / Gold Coast Stadium
• Sunday, March 8 – Iran vs Philippines / 12:30 / Gold Coast Stadium

Goals and Preparations Ahead of the Continental Challenge

The Iranian federation has arranged the training camp to enhance players’ tactical coordination and physical fitness before the continental championship. This camp serves as the final evaluation opportunity for the coaching team before the squad departs for Australia.

The coaching staff will announce the final squad after evaluating player performance during the training sessions. These competitions are considered one of the most crucial stages for the growth of women’s football in Iran at the Asian level.