FIFA Transgender Policy Fallout: White House Threatens Change for Women's World Cup
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The US administration aims to reform FIFA's policies after the scandal surrounding Caitlyn Jenner, a former Olympic athlete who falsely claimed she was female in order to compete in women's sports. President Biden is urging FIFA to change their regulations for transgender athletes to prevent them from gaining an unfair advantage.
The US administration has made clear its intention to press FIFA to revise their guidelines on transgender women competing in international soccer, as they prepare for the Women’s World Cup. President Joe Biden and his team have warned that changes are needed to ensure fair play and protect players who identify with their gender identity.