Football Association of Iceland
Encyclopedia
The Football Association of Iceland is the governing body of football in Iceland
. It was founded on 26 March 1947, joined FIFA the same year, and UEFA in 1954. It organizes the football league, Pepsi deild, and the Iceland national football team
and Iceland women's national football team
. It is based in Reykjavík
.
The association is a member of UEFA
and FIFA
.
Football in Iceland
There are 20,000 players registered at clubs. Football is the most popular sport in Iceland. Iceland hosted the U-18 European Championship in 1997 but the only time the national team has ever qualified for the final competition of a major tournament was the women's national team for the 2009 Euro...
. It was founded on 26 March 1947, joined FIFA the same year, and UEFA in 1954. It organizes the football league, Pepsi deild, and the Iceland national football team
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....
and Iceland women's national football team
Iceland women's national football team
The Iceland women's national football team represents Iceland in international women's football. It is currently ranked as the 15th best national team in the world by FIFA...
. It is based in Reykjavík
Reykjavík
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland.Its latitude at 64°08' N makes it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay...
.
The association is a member of 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....
and 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...
.
See also
- Iceland national under-17 football teamIceland national under-17 football teamThe Iceland national under-17 football team represents Iceland in international football at this age level and is controlled by Knattspyrnusamband Íslands , the governing body for football in Iceland.-Latest Squad:*Jon Gisli Strom...
- Iceland national under-21 football team
External links
- Official website
- Iceland at FIFA site
- Iceland at UEFA site