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"We May Not Let Them In": US Sends Warning To Iran Ahead Of FIFA World Cup 2026 Participation
- Friday April 24, 2026
- Written by Sahil Bakshi
US President Trump has no objection to Iran's participation in the FIFA World Cup, but US officials require Iranian players to exclude individuals linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Iran Football Team Players Meet FIFA Head Gianni Infantino Before World Cup Warm-Up
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Associated Press
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday promised to "continue to support" Iran's preparations for the World Cup as he met the Iranian national team for the first time since the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on the country a month ago.
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Iran Football Federation Lifts Lid On FIFA World Cup 2026 Participation: "Will Boycott United States"
- Thursday March 19, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
Iran will "boycott the United States" but "not the World Cup", Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj said in a video.
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Iran Women's Football Team Returns Home After Asylum Tussle
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
The Iranian women's football team, whose plight has become embroiled in the Middle East war, returned back to Iran on Wednesday where they were promised a welcome ceremony in Tehran.
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Iran Women's Soccer Team Returns Home After Some Players Sought Asylum, Iranian Media Reports
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Associated Press
Iran's national women's soccer team has returned to the Islamic Republic after several of the players sought asylum in Australia, Iranian media reported Wednesday.
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sports.ndtv.com
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5th Iranian Woman Footballer Gives Up Asylum In Australia, Returns Home
- Monday March 16, 2026
- World News | Associated Press
The Iranian authorities have welcomed the female soccer player's change of heart as a victory against Australia and US President Donald Trump. The Iranians livin in Australia blame pressure from Tehran.
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www.ndtv.com
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Iranian Women Footballers Who Sought Asylum In Australia To Return Home
- Monday March 16, 2026
- World News | Reuters
Three members of the Iranian women's football team who had sought asylum in Australia have decided to return to Iran, the government said on Sunday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Donald Trump Issues Big Statement After Iran Wishes To Withdraw From FIFA World Cup
- Thursday March 12, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
US President Donald Trump's comments came just two days after he told FIFA chief Gianni Infantino the Iranian players would be welcome despite the Middle East war.
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sports.ndtv.com
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The Roar Of Silence: How Iran's 'Lionesses' Took Asylum Leap In Australia
- Wednesday March 11, 2026
- World News | Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose
The Iranian women's football team is nicknamed 'Shirzanan', meaning lionesses in Persian. The events of the past week have shown why.
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www.ndtv.com
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Australia Grants Asylum To 5 Members Of Iranian Women's Football Team
- Wednesday March 11, 2026
- Associated Press
Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began, a government minister said Tuesday.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Australia Grants Asylum To 5 Members Of Iran Women's Football Team: Minister
- Tuesday March 10, 2026
- Associated Press
Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's football team who were visiting the country for a tournament, Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Tuesday
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sports.ndtv.com
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"He's On It": Trump's Update Over Iranian Women Footballers In Australia
- Monday March 9, 2026
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
US President Donald Trump has warned Australia that it is making a "terrible humanitarian mistake" by allowing Iran's women's national football team to be sent back to Iran.
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www.ndtv.com
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Iran Player Sara Didar Holds Back Tears Responding To A War-Related Question At Women's Asian Cup
- Wednesday March 4, 2026
- Associated Press
Sara Didar choked back tears as she shared the concerns of the Iranian soccer team for their families and loved ones at home amid the war while they're in Australia contesting the Women's Asian Cup.
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sports.ndtv.com
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"They're Running On Fumes": Donald Trump's Blunt Take On Iran's FIFA World Cup Participation
- Wednesday March 4, 2026
- Written by Sahil Bakshi
Donald Trump said "I really don't care" if Iran fails to participate in the FIFA World Cup, which begins in about a 100 days' time.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Iran Women's Team Have 'So Much Concern' About Families At Home
- Wednesday March 4, 2026
- AFP
The Iranian team are preparing to face host nation Australia on the Gold Coast Thursday after losing their opening game of the continental competition 3-0 to South Korea.
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sports.ndtv.com
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"We May Not Let Them In": US Sends Warning To Iran Ahead Of FIFA World Cup 2026 Participation
- Friday April 24, 2026
- Written by Sahil Bakshi
US President Trump has no objection to Iran's participation in the FIFA World Cup, but US officials require Iranian players to exclude individuals linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Iran Football Team Players Meet FIFA Head Gianni Infantino Before World Cup Warm-Up
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- Associated Press
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday promised to "continue to support" Iran's preparations for the World Cup as he met the Iranian national team for the first time since the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on the country a month ago.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Iran Football Federation Lifts Lid On FIFA World Cup 2026 Participation: "Will Boycott United States"
- Thursday March 19, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
Iran will "boycott the United States" but "not the World Cup", Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj said in a video.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Iran Women's Football Team Returns Home After Asylum Tussle
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
The Iranian women's football team, whose plight has become embroiled in the Middle East war, returned back to Iran on Wednesday where they were promised a welcome ceremony in Tehran.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Iran Women's Soccer Team Returns Home After Some Players Sought Asylum, Iranian Media Reports
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Associated Press
Iran's national women's soccer team has returned to the Islamic Republic after several of the players sought asylum in Australia, Iranian media reported Wednesday.
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sports.ndtv.com
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5th Iranian Woman Footballer Gives Up Asylum In Australia, Returns Home
- Monday March 16, 2026
- World News | Associated Press
The Iranian authorities have welcomed the female soccer player's change of heart as a victory against Australia and US President Donald Trump. The Iranians livin in Australia blame pressure from Tehran.
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www.ndtv.com
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Iranian Women Footballers Who Sought Asylum In Australia To Return Home
- Monday March 16, 2026
- World News | Reuters
Three members of the Iranian women's football team who had sought asylum in Australia have decided to return to Iran, the government said on Sunday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Donald Trump Issues Big Statement After Iran Wishes To Withdraw From FIFA World Cup
- Thursday March 12, 2026
- Agence-France Presse
US President Donald Trump's comments came just two days after he told FIFA chief Gianni Infantino the Iranian players would be welcome despite the Middle East war.
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sports.ndtv.com
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The Roar Of Silence: How Iran's 'Lionesses' Took Asylum Leap In Australia
- Wednesday March 11, 2026
- World News | Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose
The Iranian women's football team is nicknamed 'Shirzanan', meaning lionesses in Persian. The events of the past week have shown why.
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www.ndtv.com
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Australia Grants Asylum To 5 Members Of Iranian Women's Football Team
- Wednesday March 11, 2026
- Associated Press
Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began, a government minister said Tuesday.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Australia Grants Asylum To 5 Members Of Iran Women's Football Team: Minister
- Tuesday March 10, 2026
- Associated Press
Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's football team who were visiting the country for a tournament, Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Tuesday
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sports.ndtv.com
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"He's On It": Trump's Update Over Iranian Women Footballers In Australia
- Monday March 9, 2026
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
US President Donald Trump has warned Australia that it is making a "terrible humanitarian mistake" by allowing Iran's women's national football team to be sent back to Iran.
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www.ndtv.com
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Iran Player Sara Didar Holds Back Tears Responding To A War-Related Question At Women's Asian Cup
- Wednesday March 4, 2026
- Associated Press
Sara Didar choked back tears as she shared the concerns of the Iranian soccer team for their families and loved ones at home amid the war while they're in Australia contesting the Women's Asian Cup.
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sports.ndtv.com
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"They're Running On Fumes": Donald Trump's Blunt Take On Iran's FIFA World Cup Participation
- Wednesday March 4, 2026
- Written by Sahil Bakshi
Donald Trump said "I really don't care" if Iran fails to participate in the FIFA World Cup, which begins in about a 100 days' time.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Iran Women's Team Have 'So Much Concern' About Families At Home
- Wednesday March 4, 2026
- AFP
The Iranian team are preparing to face host nation Australia on the Gold Coast Thursday after losing their opening game of the continental competition 3-0 to South Korea.
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sports.ndtv.com