Afghan Women’s Soccer Team Rebuilds After Taliban Exodus
After years of exile, the Afghan women's soccer team is rising again, aiming to represent women and girls still living under the Taliban.
Jun 2, 2026
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Afghan Women’s Soccer Team Earns FIFA Approval for International Play After Years in Exile
The Afghan women's soccer team, once forced into hiding by the Taliban's ban on women's sports, has emerged onto the international stage after years of exile. Now based in Australia and New Zealand, the squad trains, plays matches and uses its platform to advocate for women's rights back home.
Jun 2, 2026
Afghan Women’s Football Team Eyes Global Stage After Taliban Exodus
After escaping the Taliban, the Afghan women's national team is training in New Zealand, preparing for international fixtures and using their platform to champion women's rights.
Jun 2, 2026
Afghan Women’s Soccer Team Rebuilds After Taliban Exodus
After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's national soccer team is training in New Zealand, aiming to represent their country and inspire girls back home.
Jun 2, 2026
Afghan Women’s Soccer Team Gains Global Eligibility After Years of Exile
After escaping the Taliban’s ban on women’s sports, a group of Afghan footballers has been cleared to compete abroad, training in New Zealand and preparing to face the Cook Islands as symbols of resilience and hope.
Jun 2, 2026
Afghan Women’s Soccer Team Gains International Eligibility After Taliban Exodus
The Afghan women's national team, forced into hiding by the Taliban, has been granted permission to compete abroad, with players now training in New Zealand and advocating for girls' education and sport.
Jun 2, 2026
Afghan Women’s Soccer Team Earns International Eligibility After Years of Exile
After escaping the Taliban and years of exile, the Afghan women's soccer team has been granted international eligibility, training in New Zealand and aiming to use the sport to champion women's rights.
Jun 2, 2026
Afghan Women’s Soccer Team Reclaims International Spotlight After Taliban Exile
After years of forced silence under the Taliban, the Afghan women's national soccer team has been granted eligibility to compete internationally, with players now training in Australia and New Zealand and aiming to inspire those still at home.
Jun 2, 2026
Afghan Women’s Soccer Team Eyes International Play After Years of Exile
After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team is training in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to compete internationally while championing women's rights back home.
Jun 2, 2026