Iran choose to stay silent as England hit them for six

It was 28 degrees outside, but inside the Khalifa International stadium – overshadowing Qatar’s much vaunted Aspire academy – it was chilly. The expensive air conditioning system works.

Iran players stand in silence for their national anthem prior to the World Group B match against England. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images So they refused to sing, as thousands of their fans whistled, clapped, and openly wept in protest of the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on street marches. The power of protest, on a global stage, for everyone to witness.

Iran's Alireza Beiranvand collides with team mate Majid Hosseini during the game against England. The incident led to a lengthy delay and Beiranvand leaving the pitch. Photograph: Hannah McKay - Pool/Getty Images

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