FIFA Grants Status To Unservice Team
The Unservice team has been granted official status, allowing them to play recognized international matches and access FIFA funding and training support. Defence Secretary Pete Hexiff told lawmakers in Washington that the costs associated with the team are worth the investment.
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BBC World Service
“In practical terms this gives the team official status and they can now play recognised international matches. They can also access funding and proper training support from FIFA.”
BBC World Service
“They will not be able to play in the 2027 women's World Cup. They could however try to qualify for the 2028 Olympics. Now they'll officially be representing Afghanistan.”
BBC WS backup
“if the team plays internationally, many people inside Afghanistan cannot freely use.”
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