Problem is that the head covers, in Iran and Saudi Arabia at least, are not a matter of choice. It's team-state policy.

Gradual SUBMISSION to the islamic demands.  Soon, they will BAR females from attending men's matches as well.  On the RELIGIOUS grounds.  LOL

France NOT. Vive la laîcité !

"... la Fédération Française de Football ..... maintient l’interdiction du port de tous signes religieux ou confessionnels."

Fifa should have done the total opposite and not fule the fire of Islamice "exceptionalism".

It is just one of those utterly absurd rules and i hope that they will come to their senses and overturn it.