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'Safe haven': Iranian players rebuild after asylum bid

Atefeh Ramezanizadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh have expressed their gratitude after accepting an offer to stay in Australia after IR Iran's controversial AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign.

Apr 17, 2026 · ESPN

Women's Asian Cup 2026: How to watch the Matildas, fixtures, results -- all you need to know

The Women's Asian Cup is on Australian soil and we've got all the answers to your questions about the tournament. When's the final? Is Sam Kerr playing? How can I watch the Matildas games?

Mar 19, 2026 · ESPN

Iran women's team exits Malaysia after asylum reversal

The Iranian women's soccer team is set to leave Malaysia on Monday night, ending days of uncertainty after most of the seven squad members who sparked a diplomatic furor by seeking asylum in Australia reversed their decisions and rejoined the team...

Mar 16, 2026 · ESPN

5th member of Iranian women's soccer team gives up asylum in Australia

A fifth member of the Iranian women's soccer team who accepted a refugee visa to stay in Australia has left the country, the Australian government said on Monday local time.

Mar 16, 2026 · ESPN

More Iran women's soccer players decide to leave Australia

Another three members of the Iran's women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland.

Mar 15, 2026 · ESPN