Dramatic Moments for Iranian Women Footballers in Australia
March 10, 2026
In Australia, the Iranian women’s national football team faced a dramatic situation as protesters attempted to prevent their departure. Five players received humanitarian visas to stay in the country, while the others were forced to return to Iran. Protesters shouted 'save our girls' and waved flags from the pre-Islamic Revolution regime. The atmosphere intensified when a visibly shaken player was seen being guided onto the bus. Ultimately, police intervened to clear protesters and allow the team to leave.