Naming
The stadium was named after Shahid Ali Akbar Shiroudi, a Cobra helicopter pilot who was killed in the Iran–Iraq War.
Coordinates: 35°42′37″N 51°25′39″E / 35.71028°N 51.42750°E / 35.71028; 51.42750
| Preceded by Ramat Gan Stadium Ramat Gan |
AFC Asian Cup Host Venue 1968 |
Succeeded by National Stadium Bangkok |
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