Greenland files application to join CONCACAF

The Football Association of Greenland announced on Tuesday that Greenland has officially applied to join CONCACAF, the governing body for football in North and Central America and the Caribbean.

If approved, Greenland would become the 42nd member of the continental association. In a statement,

Morten Rutkjaer, the manager of the Greenland national football team, expressed his excitement about the application, stating that it represents a significant step forward for their ambitions to compete at a higher level.

Rutkjaer also mentioned the hard work that has been put into reaching this point and expressed confidence that it will inspire their players and contribute to the development of their soccer culture.

To further support their international aspirations and facilitate home games, Greenland's football governing body has initiated a strategic collaboration with the Icelandic football union.

The application to CONCACAF was officially submitted on May 13. With a population of approximately 56,000 people, Greenland would surpass some existing CONCACAF nations in terms of population, such as Anguilla and Montserrat.

Rutkjaer emphasized the importance of leveraging their connections with existing member countries in CONCACAF to expand their knowledge and network, enabling them to better prepare for matches against national and club teams.