Greenland national football team
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The Greenland national football team is the national team of Greenland
and is controlled by the Football Association of Greenland
. Although it has the same status as the Faroe Islands
within the Kingdom of Denmark
, Greenland is not a member of FIFA
nor of any continental confederation and therefore is not eligible to enter the World Cup or other sanctioned tournaments as of September, 2009. Most of the matches they have played have been against the Faroe Islands
and Iceland
, but neither of the two consider those games full internationals. Greenland has also played Tibet
, since neither are FIFA members.
Greenland is a member of the International Island Games Association
and has taken part in Football at the Island Games
. Since October 13, 2005 it is a provisional member of the NF-Board and since March 25, 2006 it is full-member.
On October 17, 2009 the team was accepted as a provisional member of the IFU. On September 13, 2010 Sepp Blatter
visited the island and announced FIFAs approval of the new field.
. They played three matches in total, beating Gagauzia (2-0), drawing with Zanzibar (1-1) and losing to Kyrgyzstan (1-0).
may allow Greenland to create FIFA-standard playing pitches and apply to play full internationals. They would join either UEFA
(due to links with Denmark) or CONCACAF
(geographically, Greenland is part of North America
). The first artificial turf in Greenland was completed and inaugurated in Qaqortoq
in September of 2009.
On September 13, 2010 FIFA president Sepp Blatter
arrived in Qaqortoq
, Greenland and announced FIFAs approval of the new field, which is seen as a major step towards the country being granted FIFA membership.
squad in 2009.
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Greenland
Greenland is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of Denmark, located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Though physiographically a part of the continent of North America, Greenland has been politically and culturally associated with Europe for...
and is controlled by the Football Association of Greenland
Football Association of Greenland
The Football Association of Greenland is the governing body of football in the island country of Greenland. The GBU was founded in 1971. It runs the Greenland national football team.Greenland is not a member of FIFA and can therefore not play in the FIFA World Cup...
. Although it has the same status as the Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are an island group situated between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately halfway between Scotland and Iceland. The Faroe Islands are a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, along with Denmark proper and Greenland...
within the Kingdom of Denmark
Kingdom of Denmark
The Kingdom of Denmark or the Danish Realm , is a constitutional monarchy and sovereign state consisting of Denmark proper in northern Europe and two autonomous constituent countries, the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic and Greenland in North America. Denmark is the hegemonial part, where the...
, Greenland is not a member of FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
nor of any continental confederation and therefore is not eligible to enter the World Cup or other sanctioned tournaments as of September, 2009. Most of the matches they have played have been against the Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands national football team
The Faroe Islands national football team represents the Faroe Islands in association football and is controlled by the Faroe Islands Football Association, the governing body for football in the Faroe Islands. The Faroe Islands became a member of FIFA in 1988 and UEFA in 1990 and are the third...
and Iceland
Iceland national football team
The Iceland national football team is the national football team of Iceland and is controlled by the Football Association of Iceland. It has never advanced to the finals of any major international competition....
, but neither of the two consider those games full internationals. Greenland has also played Tibet
Tibet national football team
The Tibet national football team is an association football controlled by the Tibetan National Football Association, an organizations of exiled Tibetans. The current manager is Kelsang Dhondup....
, since neither are FIFA members.
Greenland is a member of the International Island Games Association
International Island Games Association
The International Island Games Association is an organisation the sole purpose of which is to organise the Island Games, a friendly biennial athletic competition between teams from several European islands and other small territories. The IGA liaises with the member island associations and with...
and has taken part in Football at the Island Games
Football at the Island Games
Football has been a regular event since 1989 at the Island Games, the biennial multi-sports event for island nations, territories and dependencies...
. Since October 13, 2005 it is a provisional member of the NF-Board and since March 25, 2006 it is full-member.
On October 17, 2009 the team was accepted as a provisional member of the IFU. On September 13, 2010 Sepp Blatter
Sepp Blatter
Joseph S. Blatter , commonly known as Sepp Blatter, is a Swiss football administrator, who serves as the 8th and current President of FIFA . He was elected on 8 June 1998, succeeding João Havelange. He was re-elected as President in 2002, 2007, and 2011...
visited the island and announced FIFAs approval of the new field.
FIFI Wild Cup participation
Greenland participated in the 2006 FIFI Wild Cup. The team played two games and lost both, the first 0-1 against the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the second 2-4 against Zanzibar. They were eliminated in the First Round.ELF Cup participation
Greenland was eliminated in Round 1 of the ELF CupELF Cup
The ELF Cup is an international football tournament organised by the KTFF, a member of the NF-Board. Among the participants are fellow NF-Board teams, and - in the inaugural 2006 tournament - FIFA member teams from the Asian Football Confederation.-The Inaugural Tournament:The 2006 ELF Cup took...
. They played three matches in total, beating Gagauzia (2-0), drawing with Zanzibar (1-1) and losing to Kyrgyzstan (1-0).
Future International participation
FIFA's recent approval of FieldTurfFieldTurf
FieldTurf is a brand of artificial turf playing surface. It is manufactured and installed by the FieldTurf Tarkett division of Tarkett Inc., based in Calhoun, Georgia, USA. In the late 1990s, the artificial surface changed the industry with a design intended to replicate real grass...
may allow Greenland to create FIFA-standard playing pitches and apply to play full internationals. They would join either UEFA
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
(due to links with Denmark) or CONCACAF
CONCACAF
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean...
(geographically, Greenland is part of North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
). The first artificial turf in Greenland was completed and inaugurated in Qaqortoq
Qaqortoq
Qaqortoq is a town in the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland. With a population of 3,230 as of 2011, it is the most populous town in southern Greenland, and the fourth-largest town in the country. The name is western Greenlandic and means "[the] white [one]".- History :The area around...
in September of 2009.
On September 13, 2010 FIFA president Sepp Blatter
Sepp Blatter
Joseph S. Blatter , commonly known as Sepp Blatter, is a Swiss football administrator, who serves as the 8th and current President of FIFA . He was elected on 8 June 1998, succeeding João Havelange. He was re-elected as President in 2002, 2007, and 2011...
arrived in Qaqortoq
Qaqortoq
Qaqortoq is a town in the Kujalleq municipality in southern Greenland. With a population of 3,230 as of 2011, it is the most populous town in southern Greenland, and the fourth-largest town in the country. The name is western Greenlandic and means "[the] white [one]".- History :The area around...
, Greenland and announced FIFAs approval of the new field, which is seen as a major step towards the country being granted FIFA membership.
Island Games
- 1989: Semifinals, 4th
- 1991: Round 1, 8th
- 1993: Semifinals, 4th
- 1995: Semifinals, 4th
- 1997: Round 1, 9th
- 1999: Quarter Finals, 8th
- 2001: Round 1, 9th
- 2003: Round 1, 10th
- 2005: Round 1, 8th
- 2007: Did Not Enter
- 2009: Round 1, 12th
Current squad
The following 23-players were in the Island GamesIsland Games
The Island Games are an international multi-sports event organized by the International Island Games Association.- History :The Island Games began in 1985 as the Inter-Island Games, as part of the Isle of Man International Year of Sport, and were intended to be a one-off sporting celebration only...
squad in 2009.
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Managers
- 1996:
Ulf Abrahamsen - 1997-1999: Lars Olsvig
- 2000-2002:
Sepp Piontek - 2002-present :
Jens Tang OlesenJens Tang OlesenJens Tang Olesen Jens Tang Olesen Jens Tang Olesen (born 27 September 1947 is a Danish football manager. Currently in charge of the Greenland national football teamHe has previously managed Viborg FF, Randers Freja, FC Aarhus and Vejle Boldklub....
Sponsors
UmbroUmbro
Umbro is an English sportswear and football equipment supplier based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, England. The company is now part of Nike. Umbro designs, sources, and markets sport-related apparel, footwear, and equipment...
Air Greenland
Air Greenland
Air Greenland A/S is the flag carrier airline of Greenland, jointly owned by the government of Greenland, the SAS Group, and the government of Denmark...
Arla Foods
Arla Foods
Arla Foods is a Swedish-Danish cooperative based in Århus, Denmark, and the largest producer of dairy products in Scandinavia. Arla Foods was formed as the result of a merger between the Swedish dairy cooperative Arla and the Danish dairy company MD Foods on 17 April 2000.Arla Foods is the seventh...
Pilersuisoq
Pilersuisoq
Pilersuisoq A/S is a state-owned chain of all-purpose general stores in Greenland. Based in Sisimiut, it is a subsidiary of KNI, the largest commerce company in the country...
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
Brugsen
Brugsen
right|thumb|250px|A Dagli'Brugsen in Northeast Copenhagen. Brugsen is a shorthand for the Danish word 'Brugsforeningen', which means consumers' cooperative. It is also the name of a Danish supermarket chain which was born as a consumers' cooperative....
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Royal Arctic Line
Royal Arctic Line A/S or Royal Arctic is a freight company in Greenland, formed in 1992 and headquartered in Nuuk. It has 650 employees and is owned by the Government of Greenland...
Selected Internationals opponents
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