Football: Afghanistan women's late FIFA return in Morocco

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Matt PearsonOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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Afghanistan's women's national football team is set to return to international play after a four-year hiatus with their first official match scheduled for October 26 in Morocco. Initially planned for the UAE, the "FIFA Unites: Women's Series" tournament was moved due to visa issues preventing the Afghan team from entering the UAE. The round-robin event will feature teams from Chad and Libya, with a fourth team yet to be confirmed. This marks the first time since 2021 that Afghanistan's women's team has played together on an international stage, representing a significant milestone for female athletes in the country following Taliban restrictions. Morocco is currently hosting the FIFA under-17 Women's World Cup and will also host matches of the men's 2030 World Cup.

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