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Blackburn, Merkley Urge FIFA to Recognize Afghan Women United as Afghanistan's Women's Football Team
November 24, 2025
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:

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Blackburn, Merkley Urge FIFA to Recognize Afghan Women United as Afghanistan's Women's Football Team

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) sent a letter to the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) President Gianni Infantino urging FIFA to formally recognize Afghan Wom . . .

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