Iran's national team is one of 32 that secured a place in the World Cup 2022 which started on Sunday and last through December 18.
Iranian regime was anxious about maintaining its grip on power as the uprising continued and it confronted Western-imposed sanctions, the report said, according to the source.
Mahsa Amini's death in September has spurred massive protests in Iran.
Massive Protest Erupted in Iran
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Prior to its World Cup match on Monday, Iran's team refrained from singing its national anthem prior to Monday's World Cup match in a show of support for the uprising at home.