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From Kabul to Mexico City, Khalida Popal blends football activism with humanitarian work, urging stakeholders to protect vulnerable girls and refugees while resisting the commercial pull of the sport.
Former Afghanistan women's national team captain Khalida Popal, now based in Mexico City, uses the World Cup to advocate for vulnerable girls and refugees, warning that commercialization threatens the activist foundation of football.
Former Afghanistan women’s national team captain Khalida Popal, now based in Mexico City, leverages the global tournament to amplify the voices of displaced girls, urging football to stay rooted in activism rather than profit.
A 45‑year‑old coach in Venezuela’s La Guaira state is using the excitement of the World Cup to bring joy to children displaced by recent earthquakes, while appealing for sports equipment and highlighting the broader humanitarian crisis.