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FIFA allows Afghanistan’s women footballers to play international matches

29th April, 2026 · admin

Amu: World football’s governing body has approved a landmark rule change allowing Afghanistan’s women footballers to represent their country in official international matches, a move described as unprecedented in global sport. The decision by the FIFA Council enables female players from Afghanistan — including members of the FIFA-supported Afghan Women United team — to compete in international fixtures under FIFA competitions, despite the inability of the country’s football federation to field a women’s team. Click here to read more (external link).

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  • HRW: FIFA decision on Afghan women a landmark for equity
  • Human Rights Watch: FIFA Decision Enables Recognition of Afghanistan Women’s National Football Team
Posted in Afghan Sports News, Afghan Women, Human Rights | Tags: History Making Event, Women's football |
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