FIFA Recognizes Afghanistan Women’s National Team for Intl Competition

DID Press: FIFA has officially confirmed that Afghan women footballers are now eligible to compete as the formal representatives of Afghanistan in international tournaments.

The decision was made in coordination with the Asian Football Confederation and underscores FIFA’s commitment to safeguarding the right of women and girls to participate in football worldwide.

With this move, Afghanistan’s women players regain the opportunity—after nearly five years—to compete under the national flag in official competitions, marking a significant development for women’s sports participation and international representation.