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29 Apr 2026, 19:24

FIFA, in an unprecedented move, has allowed the Afghan women's football team in exile to participate in official international matches representing Afghanistan.

Khalida Popal, the former captain of the Afghan national football team, stated that this action will turn them into a "symbol of resistance."

Afghanistan has not played in any official international matches since December 2018.

The return of the Taliban to power in 2021 imposed restrictions on women's rights, including a ban on women's sports, which forced many players to seek asylum abroad.

Previous FIFA regulations prevented the organization from legally recognizing a team unless it was approved by its member federation—in this case, the Afghan Football Federation.
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