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Afghanistan Football Federation

Mohammad KARGAR

Behram SIDDIQUI

Abdul HAQ FAIZI

Mohammed HASHIMI

Vincenzo ANNESE

Wahidullah WAHIDI

Delawar KHALED

Hamed MAIWAND

Organisation

Afghan women’s refugee team inaugural squad announced ahead of historic friendly competition

Following the three multi-day talent identification camps held on two continents, a historic and inspiring opportunity now beckons for the 23 players selected to represent the Afghan women’s refugee team.

Afghan women’s refugee team inaugural squad 

FIFA to hold historic women’s friendly series in United Arab Emirates

As part of FIFA’s commitment to bringing the game to all, the FIFA Unites: Women’s Series is scheduled to kick off in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, between Thursday, 23 October and Wednesday, 29 October this year.

Afghan Women's Refugee Team training

FIFA hosts talent ID camp in England as Afghan Women’s Refugee Team prepares for historic first matches

The St George's Park National Football Centre in Burton upon Trent opened its doors and fields at the end of August to a special, history-making group of international prospects in need of a home away from home.

Afghan Women’s Refugee Team at the talent ID camp in England

CAFA Nations Cup concludes successful second edition with FIFA support

Football in Central Asia is growing, and the second edition of the CAFA Nations Cup – the flagship tournament for men’s national teams organised by the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) – was an auspicious sign of things to come.

Uzbekistan celebrate winning the CAFA Nations Cup 2025

FIFA to support CAFA Nations Cup 

In line with its commitment to further facilitate meaningful matches at national-team and club level, FIFA has announced its support of the CAFA Nations Cup, the biennial international men's football championship of Central Asia. 

CAFA Nations Cup Trophy  Photo: Central Asian Football Association (CAFA)

Growing the women’s game (August 2025)

Inside FIFA reviews some of the recent development work in diverse regions of the world during August 2025 with Women’s Football Strategy Programmes set to create history in Zimbabwe and Macau. 

Women’s Football Campaign, Cantarranas, Honduras.

Afghan women’s refugee team begins its journey with first talent ID camp in Sydney

In a month when the world’s top female players in Africa, Europe, Oceania and South America battled it out for continental glory, another group of international footballers concluded an event far less watched, but no less powerful. 

Afghan Women's Refugee Team Talent ID Camp - Sydney

“It’s a privilege”: Scotland legend Pauline Hamill to coach Afghan women’s refugee team

FIFA has appointed former Scotland international Pauline Hamill to lead the newly established Afghan women’s refugee team. Hamill described the appointment as “humbling” and is backing the “unique” project to have “a lasting effect”.

Scotland legend Pauline Hamill to coach Afghan women’s refugee team

FIFA Council takes landmark decisions on the future of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ and on the fight against racism

After consultation with the confederations and other stakeholders, the FIFA Council has unanimously decided to expand the number of participating teams in the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ from 32 to 48 as of the 2031 edition.

The FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy is lifted

FIFA Football Executive Programme for MAs creates significant impact in Asia and Oceania

Young executives from FIFA Member Associations (MAs) in Asia and Oceania have completed the year-long FIFA Football Executive Programme (FEP) which aims to further professionalise and develop top-level football administration globally. 

Football Executive Programme for Asia and Oceania MAs 

FIFA hosts Financial Governance Workshop in Bahrain

FIFA successfully conducted a two-day Financial Governance Workshop in Manama, Bahrain, on 22 and 23 October 2024.

FIFA Hosts Financial Governance Workshop in Bahrain

FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ squad lists announced

With only eight days until the opening match of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ and preparations for the tournament entering their final stages, the final squad lists for the 24 participating teams have now been announced.

The official match ball for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024

Uzbekistan 2024: Excitement and competition across an entire region

As the kick-off for the Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ draws closer, the 24 qualified countries can’t wait to get down to business. The event will feature a number of major firsts for the sport.

Afghanistan futsal celebrations

“Tremendous responsibility”: Nadia Nadim explains why football can improve people's lives

Nadia Nadim, the former refugee who fled Afghanistan during her childhood and became a successful international footballer with Denmark, believes that players and organisations such as FIFA have a huge opportunity to promote positive social change.

The Game Changers - Dr. Nadia Nadim

Refugees Unite for Peace at FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 

A group of 40 refugees, forced to flee from conflict around the world, enjoyed a special invitation on Tuesday evening to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in Melbourne/Naarm – a city they now call home. 

Colombia v Jamaica: Round of 16 - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Member Association news

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Updates - Afghanistan Football Federation

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