Crowd chants ‘save our girls’ at bus carrying Iran women’s team

In Australia on March 9, 2026, crowds pursued a bus transporting Iran's women's football team. The incident occurred after the team reportedly refused to sing the national anthem at the Asian Cup. The crowds chanted "save our girls" and urged the Australian government to grant the players asylum. The motivation behind the crowd's actions stemmed from concerns regarding the safety and well-being of the Iranian players upon their potential return to Iran. The incident highlights a potential protest or expression of solidarity with the team's actions.