Iran

Iran

4th in AFC Women's Asian Cup
'Safe haven': Iranian players rebuild after asylum bid '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.

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

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Iran women's team exits Malaysia after asylum reversal 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...

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

More Iran women's soccer players decide to leave Australia 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.

Women's Asian Cup tiers: Every participating nation, ranked Women's Asian Cup tiers: Every participating nation, ranked

The Women's Asian Cup is moving into the knockout stage and every game is must win. Now is the perfect time to assess how every team -- still in contention and eliminated -- is placed.

Iran player changes mind on asylum in Australia Iran player changes mind on asylum in Australia

One of the Iranian soccer squad members granted asylum in Australia has changed her mind about seeking refuge, prompting the remaining six to be moved to another location.

Women's Asian Cup: Quarterfinal favourites, put your hand up! Women's Asian Cup: Quarterfinal favourites, put your hand up!

Matchday three of the group stage produced some great games and the quartertfinals are now set. ESPN's writers break down all the big talking points from the final round of matches.

Iranian soccer players at Asian Cup given asylum in Australia Iranian soccer players at Asian Cup given asylum in Australia

Advocates had been imploring Australian officials to meet with the team to secure their safety after the squad were seen making what appeared to be an SOS hand signal after their final Asian Cup match.

FA boss discusses Iranian players' asylum situation FA boss discusses Iranian players' asylum situation

Football Australia CEO Martin Kugeler discusses the latest developments involving Iranian women's team players who have been granted asylum by the Australian government.

AFC Women's Asian Cup Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 South Korea 3 +6 7
2 Australia 3 +5 7
3 Philippines 3 -2 3
4 Iran 3 -9 0
Full Table

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
4 Melika Moteval.. 0 3 0
2 Atefeh Imani 0 3 0
6 Zahra Sarbali 0 3 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
4 Melika Moteval.. 0 3 0
2 Atefeh Imani 0 3 0
6 Zahra Sarbali 0 3 0