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2 weeks agoSoccer (FIFA)
Matildas into quarter-finals but may come to rue lack of second half goals
Australia's Matildas defeated Iran 4-0 in the Women's Asian Cup, securing quarter-final qualification, but failed to achieve the six-goal margin needed to guarantee topping their group ahead of their decisive match against South Korea.
Women
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2 days agoRecord crowds, empty seats and the Matildas in a dream final: has the Women's Asian Cup been a success?
The Women's Asian Cup has achieved success across multiple measures including tourism targets and attendance records, despite some half-empty stadiums for Matildas matches.
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3 days agoIran women's football team arrive back home after asylum drama in Australia
Seven Iranian women's football players sought asylum in Australia after refusing to sing the national anthem, but five returned to Iran after pressure, while two remained in Australia.
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3 days agoIran women's football team arrive back home after asylum drama in Australia
Seven Iranian women's football players sought asylum in Australia after refusing to sing the national anthem, but five returned to Iran after pressure, while two remained in Australia.
Soccer (FIFA)
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1 week agoChina coach tells players to stay calm' in Taiwan clash at Asian Cup
China faces Taiwan in a politically charged Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal, with China seeking a record 10th continental title while Taiwan aims to upset the reigning champions after showing tournament improvement.
Women
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1 week agoNorth Korea says no more protests after China stir in Women's Asian Cup
North Korea pledges to respect referee decisions without sideline protests in their Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal against Australia after their controversial dispute during the China group match.
Women
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1 week agoFormer Taiwan men's coach kicked-out of Women's Asian Cup match for political chants'
A former Taiwanese football coach was removed from a Women's Asian Cup match for leading fans in chants containing the word Taiwan, which officials deemed political rather than permitted team chanting.
Women
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1 week agoIran's women footballers faced an impossible choice, but we must not romanticise what they are going through | Shiva Mokri and Moones Mansoubi
Iranian women's football players' silent protest during the national anthem represents decades of feminist struggle and carries life-altering consequences regardless of whether they stay abroad or return home.
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1 week agoFIFPRO calls on FIFA, AFC to guarantee safety of Iran women's national team
We've been asking [the Australian government] to work on the players having agency. It's a really challenging situation. There may be players who want to return. There may be some players within the group who would like to seek asylum, or would like to stay in Australia for longer. There may be some who are incredibly concerned about the potential journey home.
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1 week agoTime is running out for the Iranian women's football team as fears for their safety grow | Jack Snape
Their forward was once suspended when her head scarf slipped off during a goal celebration. Their youngest player is just 18. Another once worked as a personal trainer overseas. These are the women of the Iran football team, who are at the centre of an international diplomatic incident, even as the US and Israel rain missiles down on their family back home.
Women
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1 week agoGrave concerns' for Iran women's team return home after Asian Cup elimination
Iran's women's soccer team faces uncertain return home after tournament elimination, with potential safety risks from their government due to political statements during the competition.
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1 week agoAustralia v South Korea: Women's Asian Cup 2026 live
Back in 2022, when Tony Gustavsson's vaunted performance mode went bust as the Koreans dumped the Matildas out in the last eight. It was a result that, had Australia not been hosting the Women's World Cup the following year, would have seen them miss out on qualification for the global showpiece event.
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