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Iranian Women Soccer Asylum

Six members of Iran's women's national soccer team dramatically escaped their handlers and were granted asylum in Australia after refusing to sing the national anthem.

Trending on March 13, 2026

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‘SAVE OUR GIRLS’: Fans attempt to block the Iranian women’s soccer team from leaving their Australian hotel, fearing the players would face punishment upon returning to Iran after players refused to sing their national anthem ahead of a recent game. Witnesses said one player was dragged by her collar and shirt to force her onboard, while others appeared to make SOS signals, indicating they did not want to leave Australia.
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foxnews@foxnewsMar 10

‘SAVE OUR GIRLS’: Fans attempt to block the Iranian women’s soccer team from lea...

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DRAMATIC ESCAPE: Exclusive video shows Iranian women's soccer team security staff and handlers running down an Australian hotel staircase after realizing several team members escaped from the facility.
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foxnews@foxnewsMar 11

DRAMATIC ESCAPE: Exclusive video shows Iranian women's soccer team security staf...

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'WAR TRAITORS': Six members of the Iranian women’s soccer team are granted asylum in Australia after escaping their handlers and refusing to sing the national anthem in a bold protest against the regime. The players are now facing threats of severe consequences, and even death, coming from the Islamic Republic. Bryan Llenas breaks down the latest.
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foxnews@foxnewsMar 11

'WAR TRAITORS': Six members of the Iranian women’s soccer team are granted asylu...

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DRAMATIC ESCAPE: Exclusive video shows Iranian women's socce...

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FoxNews@FoxNewsMar 11

DRAMATIC ESCAPE: Exclusive video shows Iranian women's soccer team security staf...

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US to Offer Asylum to Iran Women’s Soccer Team, Trump Says
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@pbdpodcast@pbdpodcastMar 9

US to Offer Asylum to Iran Women’s Soccer Team, Trump Says

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FoxNews

‘SAVE OUR GIRLS’: Fans attempt to block the Iranian women’s...

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FoxNews@FoxNewsMar 10

‘SAVE OUR GIRLS’: Fans attempt to block the Iranian women’s soccer team from lea...

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Rita Panahi: Inside Iran’s Regime Crisis | PBD #756
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@pbdpodcast@pbdpodcastMar 10

Rita Panahi: Inside Iran’s Regime Crisis | PBD #756

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NEW: President Trump calls on Australia to offer asylum to t...

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FoxNews@FoxNewsMar 9

NEW: President Trump calls on Australia to offer asylum to the Iranian Women's S...

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Iranian State TV Calls for Punishment After Women’s Team Protest
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@pbdpodcast@pbdpodcastMar 10

Iranian State TV Calls for Punishment After Women’s Team Protest

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“The CROSSHAIRS Of The Regime” – Iranian Women’s Soccer Team TARGETED For Defecting
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@valuetainment@valuetainmentMar 10

“The CROSSHAIRS Of The Regime” – Iranian Women’s Soccer Team TARGETED For Defect...

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Sam Asghari talked Iran on Piers Morgan Uncensored — but also addressed Britney Spears’ DUI arrest, saying she’s been “oppressed” like Iranian women. 🎥: Piers Morgan Uncensored
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tmz@tmzMar 12

Sam Asghari talked Iran on Piers Morgan Uncensored — but also addressed Britney...

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Sam Asghari talked Iran on Piers Morgan Uncensored — but also addressed Britney Spears’ DUI arrest, saying she’s been “oppressed” like Iranian women.

🎥: Piers Morgan Uncensored
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tmz_tv@tmz_tvMar 12

Sam Asghari talked Iran on Piers Morgan Uncensored — but also addressed Britney...

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Donald Trump revealed on his platform, Truth Social, recommending that Iran should not attend the World Cup... 🤯🇮🇷

“The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don’t believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP”

Recently, the Iranian womens national team saw players seek asylum in Australia after a qulifier match, scared to return due to their active protest during the national anthem 😳
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goal@goalMar 12

Donald Trump revealed on his platform, Truth Social, recommending that Iran shou...

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Members of Iran’s women’s soccer team appeared to signal for help after their Women’s Asian Cup loss in Australia over the weekend, with activists saying at least one player signed “help” from the team bus as it left the stadium. 

The incident comes as several players seek asylum, fearing persecution after Iranian state media labeled them “wartime traitors”.

Traders predict a 19% chance Iran will be removed from the FIFA World Cup by the end of March.
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polymarket@polymarketMar 9

Members of Iran’s women’s soccer team appeared to signal for help after their Wo...

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“Punish Them As Traitors” - Iranian Soccer Team THREATENED By State TV Over Defection
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@valuetainment@valuetainmentMar 9

“Punish Them As Traitors” - Iranian Soccer Team THREATENED By State TV Over Defe...

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🎤⚽ Vallejo royalty @E40 joins the ownership squad for Oakland's soccer team @oaklandroots & @oaklandsoulsc alongside Marshawn Lynch, GP2, Jason Kidd, and Billie Joe Armstrong! #E40 called it “truly special” to mix his business smarts with soccer passion, and he’s hitting the stage for the #OaklandRoots March 14 opener against New Mexico United. Is this a W for the Bay Area?
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oaklandroots@oaklandrootsMar 7

🎤⚽ Vallejo royalty @E40 joins the ownership squad for Oakland's soccer team @oa...

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Polymarket

JUST IN: Trump offers to give Iranian National Women’s Socce...

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Polymarket@PolymarketMar 9

JUST IN: Trump offers to give Iranian National Women’s Soccer team asylum if Aus...

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BREAKING: Iran sports minister says Iran soccer team “cannot...

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Polymarket@PolymarketMar 12

BREAKING: Iran sports minister says Iran soccer team “cannot participate” in thi...

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Iran’s sports minister said that “under no circumstances” can his country’s men’s national soccer team participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Iran’s status in the tournament has been in question since the military conflict in the Middle East began with joint attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Feb. 28 that killed the country’s leader, Ayatollah ‌Ali Khamenei. The U.S. will host the World Cup in June and July along with Mexico and Canada. At the tournament draw in December, Iran was scheduled for three matches on U.S. soil, with a possibility to play the U.S. men’s national team in the knockout round.

“Considering that this corrupt regime ⁠has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we ​participate in the World Cup,” sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said Wednesday on state TV.

Iran has retaliated with counterattacks that have hit several other countries participating in the World Cup this summer, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.

“Our children are not safe and, ​fundamentally, such conditions for participation do not exist,” Donyamali ​said. “Given the malicious actions they have carried out against Iran, they ‌have ⁠forced two wars on us over eight or nine months and have killed and martyred thousands of our people. Therefore, we certainly cannot have such a presence.”

Late Tuesday night, FIFA president Gianni Infantino posted saying he met with U.S. President Donald Trump that evening to “discuss the status of preparations” for the World Cup. “During the discussions, President Trump reiterated that the Iranian team is, of course, welcome to compete in the tournament in the United States,” Infantino wrote.

Trump last week said “I really don’t care” if Iran plays or not. “I think Iran is a very badly defeated country,” he told Politico. “They’re running on fumes.”

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frontofficesports@frontofficesportsMar 11

Iran’s sports minister said that “under no circumstances” can his country’s men’...

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Rita Panahi Calls Out Western Silence on Iran’s Women
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@valuetainment@valuetainmentMar 10

Rita Panahi Calls Out Western Silence on Iran’s Women

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President Donald Trump on Monday praised Australian Prime Mi...

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NEWSMAX@NEWSMAXMar 10

President Donald Trump on Monday praised Australian Prime Minister Anthony Alban...

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NEWSMAX

President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran's national so...

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NEWSMAX@NEWSMAXMar 13

President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran's national soccer team would be p...

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NEWSMAX

President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran's national so...

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NEWSMAX@NEWSMAXMar 12

President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran's national soccer team would be p...

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