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FIFA Greenlights Afghan Women Team for Olympic Qualifiers

4/30/2026

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FIFA Council in Vancouver approved a rule change letting Afghan Women United compete as Afghanistan’s national team without Taliban approval.
The squad is now officially registered and eligible for Olympic, World Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers.
FIFA pledged up to two years of financial, technical and human support, setting a precedent.
The refugee-based team will train in New Zealand in early June and may try for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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FIFA Council in Vancouver approved a rule change letting Afghan Women United compete as Afghanistan’s national team without Taliban approval.
The squad is now officially registered and eligible for Olympic, World Cup and Asian Cup qualifiers.
FIFA pledged up to two years of financial, technical and human support, setting a precedent.
The refugee-based team will train in New Zealand in early June and may try for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.