Players use football to champion Afghan women's rights
Summary
Afghanistan’s women’s football team, made up of 23 players living outside the country, traveled to New Zealand for training and two friendly games against the Cook Islands. They have been banned from playing football in Afghanistan but can now represent their country internationally after FIFA’s April 2026 ruling.Key Facts
- The team consists of 23 Afghan women football players living abroad.
- They traveled to New Zealand for training and unofficial matches.
- They played two friendly games against the Cook Islands.
- Women’s football is banned in Afghanistan, preventing them from playing at home.
- FIFA decided in April 2026 that they could officially represent Afghanistan in future matches.
- This was the first time the team had gathered since the FIFA decision.
- The team uses football to promote women’s rights in Afghanistan.
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