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FIFA Allows Afghan Women's Refugee Team to Compete Officially
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FIFA Allows Afghan Women's Refugee Team to Compete Officially

FIFA has made a rare exception, allowing the Afghan women's refugee team to compete as an official national side in international tournaments, bypassing the Taliban's approval. This decision offers a lifeline for the team to rejoin international football after an eight-year hiatus.