Women’s Rights Group Open Stadiums have called on FIFA to throw Iran out of the World Cup finals in Qatar in November because of the country’s treatment of women.
In a letter sent to FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday, the organisation said Iranian authorities continued to refuse to allow female fans access to games inside the country despite pressure from the game’s governing body.
Iran are due to appear at their sixth World Cup finals and have been drawn to face England, Wales and the United States in Qatar.