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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...

Pompey forward Adrian Segecic switched international allegiances over the weekend as he turned his back on Australia for Croatia.

The majority of Iranian players who sought asylum in Australia have reversed their decisions and rejoined their teammates

Perth: It will be a battle of wits when defending champions China PR take on Australia in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ semi-finals at...

A fifth member of Iran's women's football team has left Australia after accepting a humanitarian visa, leaving only two players remaining. This...

Perth: For Emily van Egmond, reaching the semi-finals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ is something to be  proud of  but her focus...

Perth: As China PR prepare to face Australia in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ semi-finals on Tuesday, forward Wang Yanwen stands out as...

Perth: Anticipation is brewing as the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ enters the business end with only two matches separating four sides...

Sydney: Following Japan's sensational 7-0 win over the Philippines in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-finals, head coach Nils...

Sydney: Head coach Mark Torcaso hailed the resilience of the Philippines despite the Southeast Asian side's AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™...

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...

A fifth member of the Iranian woman's soccer team has withdrawn their claim of asylum and left the country overnight.

Minister Tony Burke confirms another member of Iran's women's football team left Australia late Sunday nightFollow our Australia news live blog for...

A fifth member of the Iranian woman's soccer team has withdrawn their claim of asylum and left the country overnight.

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Sydney: As the Quarter-finals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ concluded on Sunday, the Continental showpiece recorded another historic...

Sydney: A flawless Japan marched into the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ semi-finals after defeating the Philippines 7-0 in their last eight...

Sydney: The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ has reached the penultimate stage with the semi-final cast completed on Sunday.

Australia coach Joe Montemurro said Friday's 2-1 victory over North Korea had ⁠given them the belief to go on and win the Women's Asian Cup for the...

Three members of the Iranian ⁠women's soccer team who had sought asylum in Australia have ‌decided to return to Iran, the government ‌said on...

A football player in Australia has been injured after a fence gave way during a crowd surge as his team celebrated on the sidelines

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed on Sunday three members of the team had decided to return home.

Sydney: Son Hwa-yeon answered the call emphatically when needed as she sparked Korea Republic to a 6-0 win against Uzbekistan in their AFC Women's...

Perth: It needed a moment of brilliance to break down a resolute Chinese Taipei side and Shao Ziqin duly delivered as China PR won their AFC...

Perth: Ante Milicic praised his China PR squad for remaining focused in the 2-0 extra-time win against Chinese Taipei in their AFC Women's Asian...

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.

Perth: Head coach Prasobchoke Chokemor urged his players to hold their heads high despite Chinese Taipei's AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™...

Sydney: Shin Sang-woo showered praise on experienced midfielder Ji So-yun after her excellent display propelled Korea Republic into the AFC Women's...

Sydney: While the action on the pitch often takes centre stage at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Asian Football Confederation...

Sydney: Kotryna Kulbyte admitted that Uzbekistan were not fully focused on their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-final against Korea...

Star striker Sam Kerr said she was aiming to play at a fifth World Cup in 2027 after Australia became the first team to qualify for the global...

Minns government introducing legislation to significantly increase penalties. Follow the day's updates liveInflation could reach ‘high 4s'Jim...

Three squad members to remain in Australia on specially granted protection visasThree more members of the Iranian women's football squad have left...

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced on Sunday morning that the defectors had changed their mind.

China stayed in the hunt ⁠for a 10th Women's Asian Cup title with ‌a 2-0 win over Taiwan after ‌extra time in Perth ‌on Saturday, booking a...

Arsenal's Australian trio Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord and Kyra Cooney-Cross have helped the Matildas qualify for the 2027 World Cup.

Aussie influencer Drew Pavlou claimed he helped Iran's female soccer players get asylum in Australia.

Sydney: A dominant Korea Republic cruised into the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ semi-finals with a 6-0 win against Uzbekistan in their...

Perth: China PR needed extra-time to defeat Chinese Taipei 2-0 in their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-final at the Perth...

Sydney-born playmaker switches national allegiance from AustraliaFA blindsided by 21-year-old's defection ahead of 2026 World CupThe Socceroos have...

Sydney: Nils Nielsen reiterated his confidence in his Japan squad ahead of their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ quarter-final clash against...

Sydney: For Kiko Seike, individual accolades carry little weight as Japan eye their fourth straight win in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia...

Sydney: Malea Cesar may not have tasted action at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ yet but that is not stopping the defender from giving...

Perth: Sam Kerr credited Australia's mental resilience for their hard-fought 2-1 quarter-final victory over DPR Korea in the quarter-finals of the...

Perth: Head coach Joe Montemurro hailed Australia's growing confidence following their hard-fought 2-1 win against DPR Korea in the AFC Women's...

The promising 21-year-old Portsmouth midfielder has dealt a big blow to the future of the Australian national team by quietly declaring himself...

Iran's Asian Cup coach Marziyeh Jafari has outlined why she believes a number of her players chose to seek asylum in Australia.

Australia became the first nation to qualify for ⁠next year's Women's World Cup in Brazil with a 2-1 win over North Korea that ‌booked their place...

Perth: Head coach Ri Song Ho praised his players despite DPR Korea falling to a 2-1 defeat against Australia in the quarter-finals of the AFC...

West Ham Women star Katrina Gorry inched closer to Asian Cup Glory after Australia’s narrow win over North Korea. The 33-year-old started in...

The Australian is out of management after his tough spell at Nottingham Forest earlier this season

A narrow win over North Korea shows the Matildas aren't done yet. Even if the balance of play suggests they should beIn the aftermath of the...

Perth: Australia progressed to the semi-finals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ with a hard fought 2-1 win against DPR Korea at the...

Australia reached the semi-finals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup with a 2-1 victory over Korea DPR on Friday - congrats!

Australia win 2-1 over Korea DPR in nervous tussle in PerthGoals from Kennedy and Kerr secure 2027 World Cup qualificationThe Matildas have avoided...

Updates as Matildas and Korea DPR meet at HBF ParkKick-off time in Perth is 6pm local/9pm AEDTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailIf you...

From violent collision contests to celebrity-backed offshoots, spin-off sports are finding captive audiences. Their spectacle masks something more...

Sydney: Korea Republic are confident they have the means to break down Uzbekistan when the sides meet in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™...

Perth: Midfielder Wu Chengshu has quietly grown into one of the key figures in the China PR setup as the defending champions prepare for their...

Sydney: As the Continent's attention remains fixed on the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) shines the...

Perth: Chen Ying-Hui was the heartbeat of Chinese Taipei's challenging group stage campaign at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

Perth: Midfielder Wu Chengshu has quietly grown into one of the key figures in the China PR setup as the defending champions prepare for their...

Perth: It will be a clash between teams with different targets when champions China PR and Chinese Taipei lock horns in the AFC Women's Asian Cup...

Sydney: For Dilrabo Asadova, the key to Uzbekistan's run to the quarter-finals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ has been a simple but...

Mohammad Pournajaf, Tehran's former charge d'affaires in Canberra, sought protection in 2023, government source confirms One of Iran's former top...

Sydney: The heartbreak of losing the 2022 final is still vivid for Choe Yu-ri and there's nothing the midfielder wants more than to make up for it...

Sydney: As the dust settled on the intense Group Stage of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™, a knowledge-sharing session was conducted for...

Home affairs minister vanishes from photo with Iranian women's football players. Plus: Financial Review removes ‘incorrect' opinion pieceFollow our...

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Premier League sides fail to win any of their games in this...

Our cartoonist takes a look at the impossible situation the Iran players were put in at the tournament in Australia Continue reading...

Perth: Former champions Australia and DPR Korea will put everything on the line when they square off in their AFC Women's Asian Cup 2025/26...

Perth: Captain Sam Kerr is determined to lead Australia to victory in Friday's quarter-final against DPR Korea at the AFC Women's Asian Cup...

Hard questions have been asked of the AFP and Sydney Airport after the team left Australia on Tuesday night to face possible severe reprisals in...

Perth: Choe Il Son believes DPR Korea have the belief and quality to rise to the challenge when they face hosts Australia in the quarter-finals of...

Sydney: The AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group stage came to a thrilling end with brilliant goals that deserved a hat off. From an...

Sydney: The group stage of the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ drew to a close on Tuesday after 18 thrilling matches.

First we were put in offshore detention on Nauru. Even now in Australia, my family live on short-term bridging visas, with constant uncertainty...

Anti-slavery chief questions process before football squad returned to Iran; Queensland police say car found near flood zone. Follow updatesGet our...

The group, who had refused to sing the national anthem while competing in the Asia Cup on the Gold Coast , fled the facility through an underground...

A member of the Iranian women's soccer delegation has reneged on her decision to accept asylum in Australia, and in doing so, allegedly leaked...

The Tottenham rot was started last summer by the decision of Daniel Levy and the board to sack Ange Postecoglou even after the Australian had won...

Seven members of Iran's women's football team granted asylum in Australia after national anthem protest at the AFC Women's Asian Cup.

Australia are no strangers to the team's bizarre protests but they will need to keep frustrations in check in Women's Asian Cup quarter-finalBoos...

One player has changed her mind at the last minute and decided to return home

Iranian women's soccer player Golnoosh Khosravi seemed a sure bet to join the defectors from tyrannical Iran to Australia, but a personal reason...

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Members of the Iranian women's football team returned to Iran following their participation in the Asia Cup in Australia, where they refused to...

The footballers who made headlines around the world this week have had their introduction to Australian life made a little easier.

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

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