Afghan Women's Refugee Team Can Now Compete

The FIFA Council approved an amendment to the FIFA Governance Regulations, enabling Afghan female players to represent their country in official international matches. This decision ensures players are not excluded from international football due to situations beyond their control.

The Afghan Women's Refugee Team, also known as Afghan Women United, was created to provide structured playing opportunities for Afghan women footballers living outside the country. Previously, FIFA required recognition from the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan Football Federation, which has banned women's sports since returning to power in August 2021. capturengo.com