Afghanistan, April 29 -- FIFA allows Afghan refugee women's team to compete internationally, offering new opportunities as women's sports remain banned inside Afghanistan.
FIFA has approved Afghanistan's refugee women's football team to compete in international matches under its supervision, marking a rare step forward for Afghan women athletes in exile. The decision was made during a FIFA Council meeting in Vancouver, recognizing the team "Afghanistan Women United" as eligible for international participation.
The team, made up of Afghan players who fled the country after Taliban restrictions, has continued training and competing informally across countries including Australia, the United States, and parts of Europe. FIFA President Gianni...