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Iranian woman gives her view on the World Cup: Now that the 2026 World Cup has come to an end, I want to share something that means everything to me as a woman born and raised in Iran under the Islamic Republic regime.We were always banned from entering football stadiums. If we tried, we risked being beaten, arrested, or even killed.The most pivotal moment for me was walking into SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and watching a football match from the stands for the first time. Here in the USA, women can go freely, sit wherever they want, hold their drink and hot dog, laugh, and truly enjoy the game, something I could never do in my home country.So many people in America don’t appreciate their freedom because they have no idea what it’s like to live under the Islamic regime in Iran or as a woman in Iran or Afghanistan.To anyone living in freedom: You don’t truly value these rights until they’re taken away. And once they’re gone, it’s too late. FIFA World Cup 2026 freedom 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸