April 30, 2026 9:28 AM
Afghanistan exiles dream of Olympic stage after FIFA recognition
Scattered across the globe after fleeing Taliban rule in Afghanistan, the country's exiled women footballers are daring to dream of uniting on the Olympic stage after being given a path back to international soccer. Global governing body FIFA approved a rule change on Wednesday allowing them to play official international matches, building on the FIFA-backed Afghan Women United team set up last year for players living outside their homeland. Goalkeeper Fatima Yousufi, now based in Melbourne wi...