FIFA Approves Social Cause Armbands for Women's World Cup After Banning Rainbow Armband
- Players at the Women's World Cup cannot wear the rainbow armband or OneLove armband in support of LGBTQ+ rights.
- FIFA has approved eight different captain's armbands for the Women's World Cup, including a "Unite for Inclusion" option.
- The armbands were developed in collaboration with national federations and the United Nations human rights office.
- The armbands at the Women's World Cup do not explicitly mention LGBTQ rights, but focus on themes of gender equality and inclusion.
- FIFA aims to use the World Cup to highlight important social causes and create awareness.