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3 more members of Iran women's soccer team decline to accept asylum in Australia

Another three members of the Iran women's soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said. Grouped from 6 articles across 5 sources.

6 reports5 sourcesMar 14, 2026, 11:44 PM
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CBS NewsMar 14, 2026, 11:44 PM

3 more members of Iran women's soccer team decline to accept asylum in Australia

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

Al JazeeraMar 14, 2026, 8:35 PM

Three members of Iranian women’s football team pull Australia asylum bids

Seven members of the Iranian football delegation sought asylum, with four now known to have withdrawn applications.

BBC NewsMar 14, 2026, 8:48 PM

Three 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.

ABC AustraliaMar 14, 2026, 7:36 PM

Three members of Iranian women's football team return home after seeking asylum

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirms that a trio of members of the Iranian women's football team, who were given humanitarian visas, chose to return home.

BloombergMar 14, 2026, 10:31 PM

More Iranian Women Soccer Players Reverse Australia Asylum Claim

Three more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team granted asylum by Australia last week have decided to return to Iran, according to Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke.

ABC AustraliaMar 13, 2026, 8:30 PM

'What about us?' Iranians waiting years to receive asylum in Australia

Iranian refugees in Australia welcome Iran's footballers being granted asylum, but question why others remain stuck on a years' long waitlist for permanent residency.

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