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FIFA anti-discrimination partner warns against Olympic-style transgender ban

The backlash comes after a Trump administration official told POLITICO it would press the international soccer body to align its policies on transgender athletes with those of the United States.

Published July 19, 2026, 3:30 PM

Updated July 19, 2026, 3:55 PM2.4K

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FIFA anti-discrimination partner warns against Olympic-style transgender ban

The backlash comes after a Trump administration official told POLITICO it would press the international soccer body to align its policies on transgender athletes with those of the United States.

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FIFA anti-discrimination partner warns against Olympic-style transgender ban

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