FIFA approves creation of Afghanistan women's refugee team
Afghanistan has not had a women's side compete in an official match since 2018.
FIFA has approved the creation of an Afghanistan women's refugee team that will compete in matches overseen by the world governing body.
Afghanistan has not had a women's side compete in an official match since 2018.
The FIFA Council must approve the team's establishment. Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, called the approval a "landmark" moment, adding that "FIFA is committed to giving every girl the possibility to play football."
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FIFA regulations require teams to receive recognition by a national federation in order to compete. The Afghan Football Federation, however, has not acknowledged its women's teams, in fact banning all women's sports across the country.
Afghanistan has not had a women's side compete in an official match since 2018.
