FIFA amends regulations to allow Afghan women's refugee team to compete in international tournaments
FIFA's Council approved a regulatory amendment on Tuesday in Vancouver allowing Afghan Women United, a refugee team of Afghan women players who fled Taliban rule, to compete in international football competitions under exceptional circumstances. The change allows the team to participate in qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and other tournaments, despite the Afghanistan Football Federation being unable to register them due to Taliban restrictions on women's sports.
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This event sits in the top 66% of divergence this week. 3 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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