Football Loss To Qatar Highlights Deep Divisions Among Iranians

Maryam Sinaiee
Maryam Sinaiee

British Iranian journalist and political analyst

Iran players pose for a team group photo before their last match at the AFC Asian Cup in Doha, Qatar, February 7, 2024.
Iran players pose for a team group photo before their last match at the AFC Asian Cup in Doha, Qatar, February 7, 2024.

Iran’s defeat to Qatar in Asian Cup 2024 soccer tournament has once again underscored the profound rift among Iranians, some of whom rejoiced over the national team’s loss.