Football: Afghanistan women in limbo, FIFA games in doubt

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Matt PearsonOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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Afghanistan's female football team faces uncertainty as their entry visas to Dubai have been repeatedly rejected, preventing them from participating in a FIFA-recognized match scheduled for October 23, 2025. The tournament, part of the "FIFA Unites Women's Series 2025," was meant to be the team's first game since they were forced into exile by the Taliban in 2021. Most of the squad is based in Australia, and without resolved visa issues, it seems impossible for them to meet the original tournament schedule. Human rights lawyer Alison Battisson, who helped the players escape Afghanistan, noted a mood of abandonment among the team members. FIFA has not provided any updates or decisions regarding the tournament's future.

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Afghanistan

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