The Greenland national team suffered a huge setback in their quest to play official international matches when their ...

The Arctic island's ambitions of playing competitive international football remain a pipe dream after its pathway to FIFA membership was blocked. View on euronews ...

CONCACAF didn't respond to a request for comment. Greenland, technically European territory, might have been expected to seek membership in UEFA.

Despite the strong local interest, this year's championship comes hot on the heels of a massive disappointment for Greenland's international footballing aspirations. Last month, CONCACAF — the ...

Greenland's soccer and futsal players huddle during a training session at Nuuk stadium in Nuuk, Greenland, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Credit: AP By The Associated PressUpdated June 26, 2025 ...

But Patrick Frederiksen, captain of the national team, thinks CONCACAF’s rejection came down to money. “We all know it’s really expensive to travel to Greenland,” he said.

But Patrick Frederiksen, captain of the national team, thinks CONCACAF’s rejection came down to money. “We all know it’s really expensive to travel to Greenland,” he said.

CONCACAF didn't respond to a request for comment. Greenland, technically European territory, might have been expected to seek membership in UEFA.

CONCACAF didn't respond to a request for comment. Greenland, technically European territory, might have been expected to seek membership in UEFA.

CONCACAF didn’t respond to a request for comment. Greenland, technically European territory, might have been expected to seek membership in UEFA.