Some four years after fleeing Afghanistan, a group of refugees returns to international competition

While many ended up in Australia, there are Afghan players spread across Europe and some in the United States. FIFA held identification camps in Australia and England, calling in 70 players before whittling the roster down to 23 for the tournament, coach Pauline Hamill said.

Oct 28, 2025 - 04:30
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Some four years after fleeing Afghanistan, a group of refugees returns to international competition
While many ended up in Australia, there are Afghan players spread across Europe and some in the United States. FIFA held identification camps in Australia and England, calling in 70 players before whittling the roster down to 23 for the tournament, coach Pauline Hamill said.

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