SOCIETY — June 23, 2026
Scotland Refugee World Cup Held in Glasgow with Afghan Teams
The event started on June 21 and included about 50 teams from different countries along with female athletes for the first time.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — 2 min read
The Refugee World Football Tournament titled Scotland Refugee World Cup was held in Glasgow, Scotland. Around 50 teams from various countries took part in the event. The participating Afghan migrant teams included Glasgow Afghan United and Aberdeen Afghan. The tournament provided a platform for refugees and migrants to engage in football competitions.
The competitions started on June 21. This edition of the tournament included female athletes for the first time. The event was organized as a multicultural gathering aimed at bringing together individuals from refugee and migrant backgrounds. Teams from numerous nations competed in the football matches held during the period.
Glasgow Afghan United serves as a social-sports organization. It was established in 2004 in Glasgow. The organization works to support Afghan refugees. It organizes programs focused on football, education, culture, and social activities. Aberdeen Afghan also represented the Afghan community in the tournament alongside other international teams.
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