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Iran soccer team exits Women's Asian Cup and faces the prospect of a return home

Iran’s soccer team lost its last group match at the Women’s Asian Cup on Sunday and had to contemplate returning home to a country embroiled in war.

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Australia backs Iran women's soccer players seeking asylum: 'We stand in solidarity'

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Five Iranian women’s soccer players granted humanitarian visas by Australian government

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Australia gives visas to 5 Iranian women’s soccer players after Trump pressed for asylum

Australia will give 5 Iranian women’s soccer players visas, and is offering to let any of the team’s players stay there instead of returning to Iran.

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Australia grants asylum to 5 members of Iranian women's soccer team, official says

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5 Iranian soccer players who sought asylum in Australia allowed to stay

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Five Iranian women’s soccer players safe with police after fleeing team as supporters plead for action in Australia

“As a result of their brave act of civil disobedience in refusing to sing the current regime’s national anthem, they face dire consequences should they return to Iran,” Pahlavi posted on X.

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Five Iranian women’s soccer players apply for asylum in Australia after fleeing team as supporters plead for action

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Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest

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International Women’s Day SOS: The Live Crisis Of Iran’s Lionesses

Iranian women’s footballers face possible punishment after an anthem protest, as pressure mounts on FIFA and global leaders to protect athletes from political retaliation

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Iran's Involvement in World Cup Appears Uncertain Amid War

When it comes to geopolitical tensions spilling into the world of sports, the Iran war has no historical precedent.

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President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt

The president of Iran’s soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment of his country.

Strikes Batter Iran’s Storied Azadi Stadium Complex

Several sports centers have been hit in Tehran since the U.S. and Israel began their attacks, the authorities say, but none with the resonance of the Azadi.

Iran won't have athletes at Paralympics due to Middle East conflict

Iran will not have any athlete competing at the Milan/Cortina Winter Paralympics, which open later on Friday, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said in a statement. The only athlete due to represent the country,

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Iran 2026 World Cup tickets and complete match schedule

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins in June and Iran's opponents have finally been revealed. By securing its bid as AFC third round Group A winners, Iran is back in the World Cup after last qualifying in 2022. Following the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, Iran ...