Concerns have been expressed regarding the safety of female players who have spoken out against the Taliban and for women’s rights.
The Afghan government collapsed considerably faster than the US had predicted, allowing the Taliban to retake control of Kabul after 20 years on Sunday.
According to a verified Facebook page maintained by Afghanistan’s sports organization, a teenage male footballer was among the victims. Tributes have become more widely paid.
FIFA said it was in contact with the Afghanistan Football Federation and was getting information from players, describing the situation as “unstable and highly concerning.”
“FIFA stated, “We are supporting them through this trying moment.”