(FILES) Former Afghanistan women's football captain Khalida Popal is seen at a training session in south London on March 30, 2018. A FIFA rule change allowing Afghanistan's women footballers to compete in official matches is a "historical moment", former captain Khalida Popal told AFP on April 30, 2026. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP via Getty Images)

(FILES) Former Afghan football player Khalida Popal, founder and director of Girl Power Organization, speaks during the She Is Global Forum in Medellin, Colombia on August 9, 2024. A FIFA rule change allowing Afghanistan's women footballers to compete in official matches is a "historical moment", former captain Khalida Popal told AFP on April 30, 2026. (Photo by JAIME SALDARRIAGA / AFP via Getty Images)

(FILES) Members of the Afghanistan's national women's football team playing under the Melbourne Victory Afghan women's team banner celebrate a goal in their first match in a local league against ETA Buffalo SC in Melbourne on April 24, 2022. A FIFA rule change allowing Afghanistan's women footballers to compete in official matches is a "historical moment", former captain Khalida Popal told AFP on April 30, 2026. (Photo by William WEST / AFP via Getty Images) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO COMMERCIAL USE --

(FILES) Members of the Afghanistan's national women's football team playing under Melbourne Victory Afghan women's team banner carry the Afghanistan flag before their first match in a local league against ETA Buffalo SC in Melbourne on April 24, 2022. A FIFA rule change allowing Afghanistan's women footballers to compete in official matches is a "historical moment", former captain Khalida Popal told AFP on April 30, 2026. (Photo by William WEST / AFP via Getty Images) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO COMMERCIAL USE --

TOPSHOT - Nassr's Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh on April 29, 2026. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP via Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 29: Head coach of Los Angeles Football Club, Marc Dos Santos (C) complains to the referee during the second half of CONCACAF Champions Cup 2026 semifinals first leg against Toluca at BMO Stadium on April 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 29: Simón Santiago #19 of Toluca shots on goal blocked by Jacob Shaffelburg #18 of the Los Angeles Football Club during the second half of a CONCACAF Champions Cup 2026 semifinals first leg at BMO Stadium on April 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 29: Head coach Antonio Mohamed of Toluca gives instruction during the second half of CONCACAF Champions Cup 2026 semifinals first leg against the Los Angeles Football Club at BMO Stadium on April 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)