Afghan Women On Way Back To Official International Matches After FIFA Rule Change
FIFA has approved a rule change that allows Afghan women footballers to participate in official international matches, providing a pathway for players exiled since the Taliban's return to power. This decision follows the establishment of Afghan Women United, a team supported by FIFA to create playing opportunities for Afghan women abroad. The next matches for Afghan Women United are expected to take place during the June women's international window.
- ▪FIFA's rule change enables Afghan women to play in official international competitions.
- ▪The Afghan women's national team has not competed since the Taliban regained power in 2021.
- ▪FIFA is hosting regional selection camps in England and Australia for Afghan Women United.
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