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FIFA Approves Afghan Women's Refugee Team

Published April 29, 2026 · Updated April 29, 2026 · NRK

FIFA has approved Afghan Women United, a team of former national players who fled Taliban rule, to participate in FIFA tournaments starting with 2028 Olympic qualifiers.

The Afghan Women United team, composed of former national players who escaped Taliban rule in Afghanistan, has been approved by FIFA to participate in international competitions. Their first opportunity will be the qualification for the 2028 Olympics. mwafrika.life

The official Afghan women's national team last played in 2018 before the Taliban shut down all women's sports in Afghanistan in 2021.

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