Afghan women's refugee team allowed to compete as official national side
FIFA's council voted to amend its regulations, which say the side would need recognition from their national federation, on Tuesday.
FIFA announces World Cup rules
- Players who cover mouths could face red card at World Cup RTE —
- Red cards can be given to players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents Associated Press —
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- FIFA boosts World Cup money distributed to 48 participating teams USA Today —
- Players who cover mouths in confrontations to be sent off at World Cup Sky News —