Afghan women’s team captain Farkhunda Muhtaj talks about lobbying FIFA to officially recognize her squad.
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How to keep a soccer team alive in exile
Afghan women’s team captain Farkhunda Muhtaj talks about lobbying FIFA to officially recognize her squad.
Published July 14, 2026, 10:45 PM
Updated July 14, 2026, 10:58 PM1.2KRelated Stories

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