Members of Iran's women's football team walk with their luggage as they arrive at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport after taking part in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 tournament in Australia, in Sepang on March 11, 2026. At least five players from Iran's visiting women's football team claimed asylum in Australia on on March 10, seeking protection after they were branded "traitors" at home for refusing to sing the national anthem. (Photo by ARIF KARTONO / AFP)