List of FIFA Football (Soccer) Continental Confederations
There are six major football continental confederations, which are the regional governing bodies that organize and oversee international football across the world. Each confederation represents a different part of the globe and is responsible for running continental competitions, coordinating qualification for the FIFA World Cup, and developing the sport within its member nations.
The table below provides an overview of each confederation, including its acronym, official name, the premier international tournament for that region, and of some of the major national teams that compete within that region.
| Acronym | Full Name | Main Tournament | Example Major Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC | Asian Football Confederation | AFC Asian Cup | Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia ... |
| CAF | Confederation of African Football | African Cup of Nations | Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco ... |
| CONCACAF | Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football | CONCACAF Gold Cup | United States, Mexico, Costa Rica ... |
| CONMEBOL | Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol (South American Football Confederation) | Copa América | Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay ... |
| OFC | Oceania Football Confederation | OFC Nations Cup | New Zealand, Fiji, Solomon Islands ... |
| UEFA | Union of European Football Associations | UEFA European Championship (UEFA Euro) | Germany, France, Spain ... |
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