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Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?
After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.
March 17, 2026Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum
Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.
March 14, 2026Two more connected to Iranian football team stay in Australia, BBC understands
It is understood most of the team left Australia on Tuesday night after losing their Sunday game in the Asian Cup.
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Why are Iranian players staying in Australia after Asian Cup elimination and why is Donald Trump involved?
Five players from Iran’s women’s national football team have been granted humanitarian visas by Australia following their elimination from the Asian Cup When you purchase through links on our site, w
Football squad member changes mind on asylum as Iran accuses Australia of holding players ‘hostage’
Iran urges players to ‘come home’, saying they would be welcomed ‘with open arms’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast