Politics Added 65d ago 3 outlets

FIFA amends regulations to allow Afghan women's team to compete internationally

FIFA's council voted Tuesday in Vancouver to amend its regulations, allowing Afghan women players to compete as an official national team in international matches despite the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan Football Federation refusing to recognize them. The amendment grants FIFA exceptional authority to establish or approve national team registration when players face exclusion due to circumstances beyond their control. Afghan women players, many of whom have lived in exile for nearly five years, can now compete under the name Afghan Women United starting with Olympic qualifiers in 2028.

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CNN frames this as FIFA defying the Taliban through unprecedented action; Al Jazeera emphasizes the refugee team's eligibility and years of lobbying; BBC highlights exceptional circumstances language and the activist legacy of Afghan women's soccer.

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AJAl JazeeraINTERNATIONAL65d ago

“Afghan women's refugee team allowed to play in FIFA tournaments”

BBCBBCINTERNATIONAL65d ago

“Afghanistan women footballers can return to competition after FIFA rule changes”

CNNCNNLEFT65d ago

“FIFA allows Afghan women to play for their country, defying Taliban”

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