Iranian women’s football team return to Iran

Al Jazeera Human InterestNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete March 18, 2026 at 06:51 PM

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In March 2026, the Iranian national women's football team returned to Iran following their participation in the Women's Asian Cup. The team's return included several players who had previously sought asylum in Australia. These players withdrew their asylum applications after refusing to sing the Iranian national anthem before their opening game in the tournament. The reason for the initial asylum bid and subsequent withdrawal was not stated in the article. The Women's Asian Cup location was not specified, but the team's presence in Australia suggests it was held there or nearby.

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The players refused to sing the national anthem before their opening game at the Women’s Asian Cup.

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Several players withdrew their asylum bid in Australia.

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The Iranian national women’s football team has returned to Iran.

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Women’s Asian Cup 60% Australia 70% Iran ×280% Iranian national women’s football team 90%

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iranian women’s football team 100% asylum bid 70% national anthem 70% women’s asian cup 60% australia 50% iran 50%

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Al Jazeera

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Iran

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