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Two Iranian footballers granted Australian citizenship

Two Iranian women footballers received Australian citizenship after seeking asylum following a protest at the Asian Cup in March.

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Two Iranian women footballers were granted Australian citizenship after refusing to sing the national anthem during a match in March. The players sought asylum in Australia and were among seven to receive humanitarian visas.

Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh were granted Australian citizenship after seeking asylum in the country.3,2,1 The two players were members of Iran’s national team during the Asian Cup in March 2026.3,1 They refused to sing Iran’s national anthem before a game, which led to condemnation in Iran.3

Both players were called traitors in Iran for their refusal to sing the anthem.3 They stated they were proud to have been granted Australian citizenship.3 The two were among seven Iranian footballers to receive humanitarian visas while in Australia.1

The other five players who received visas later returned to Iran.1 The players stayed in Australia after the Asian Cup concluded in March.3

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  • The Asian Cup is a major international football tournament for Asian national teams, organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).3,1

  • Humanitarian visas are granted to individuals fleeing persecution or danger in their home countries, allowing them to stay in the granting nation.1

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