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Escudo de la asociacin
Ubicacin geogrfica
Jugadoras
inscritas adultas
(18 aos y
mayores)
Jugadoras*
Clubes de ftbol
Total de clubes de ftbol
Nmero de clubes con equipos
femeninos y masculinos de ftbol
Nmero de partidos
FR AN A IS
Carte gographique
Nombre
de joueuses
licencies
de 18 ans et plus
Nombre de joueuses *
Nombre de matches
x employ(s)
Nationalflagge
DEUTSCH
Verbandsgrndung xxxx
Mitgliedschaft bei der FIFA seit xxxx
Verbandsemblem
Geografische Lage
Registrierte
Erwachsene
(ber 18)
Juniorinnennationalteam(s)
Insgesamt
registriert
Spielerinnen*
Fussballklubs
Fussballklubs insgesamt
Frauen-Futsal
A-Nationalteam der Frauen
Anzahl Futsal-Spielerinnen
Anzahl A-Lnderspiele der Frauen
Jahr
Spiele
xx registrierte Futsal-Spielerinnen
xx nicht registrierte Futsal-Spielerinnen
x Mitarbeitende
Afghanistan (AFG) |
AFC
Turkmenistan
Herat
Iran
Tajikistan
Shir Khan
Afghanistan
Shndand
Zaranj
Kabul
Kandahar
India
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Pakistan
World map
Total
registered
No
340
Players*
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
340
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Albania (ALB) |
UEFA
Montenegro
Serbia
Bulgaria
Shkodr
Adriatic Sea
Tirana
Durrs
The Former
Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia
Albania
Greece
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Sarand
World map
No
Total
registered
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
No
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Algeria (ALG) |
CAF
Spain
Algiers
Ghardaa
Morocco
ar
Atlantic
Ocean
Tindouf
Tun.
Mediterranean
Sea
Algeria
Libya
tS
ah
In Salah
W
es
10
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
150
850
1,000
Tamanrasset
Mali
No
Mauritania
World map
Players*
2000
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-20
2001
2002
2003
565
2004
2005
850
2006
1,000
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
14-17
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
11
Yes
OFC
Manua
Group
American Samoa
Tutuila
Pago Pago
Pago Pago
Aunu'u
Tutuila
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
484
198
682
No
Tau
Manua Group
World map
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No national championship
682
Allowed from 6 to 8
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
11
12
Andorra (AND) |
UEFA
El Serrat
France
Soldeu
Andorra
Encamp
Spain
Andorra La Vella
Sant Juli de Lria
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
65
Yes
Total
registered
65
U-18
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
23
U-18
2001
2002
3 hours
2003
2004
2005
56
2006
65
Allowed from 6 to 18
Total number of football clubs
6-18
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Angola (ANG) |
CAF
Porto Ambion
Angola
Lobito
Benguela
Luena
Huambo
Lubango
Namibe
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Zambia
World map
Menongue
Players*
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
350
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
13
14
Anguilla (AIA) |
CONCACAF
Sombrero
Anguilla
Anguilla
Dog Island
Scrub Island
Seal Island
Prickley Pear Cays
The Valley
Road Bay
Caribbean Sea
Bowling Point
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
65
35
100
Team
U-19
2001
U-20
2002
2003
20
2004
50
2005
65
2006
100
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
10
Football clubs
U-13
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
10
2006
U-20
Year
Players*
2000
12
Yes
St. Martin
No
CONCACAF
Codrington
Barbuda
Caribbean Sea
Saint Johns
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
100
100
200
Yes
Antigua
Redonda
World map
U-17
U-20
Players*
Team
2000
60
U-14
2001
60
U-17
2002
60
U-20
2003
80
2004
120
2005
120
2006
200
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Seniors (open)
Football clubs
44
Not allowed
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
15
16
Argentina (ARG) |
CONMEBOL
Brazil
San Miguel
de Tucumn
Santa Fe
Mendoza
South
Pacific
Ocean
South
Atlantic
Ocean
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,000
1,000
Yes
U-20
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
494
U-17
U-20
11
2000
2001
2006
2002
2003
9 hours
2004
2005
2006
1,000
Seniors
Football clubs
3,348
29
3 (futsal)
Not allowed
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
Armenia (ARM) |
UEFA
Alaverdi
Gyumri
Vanadzor
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Ejmiatsin
Yerevan
Turkey
Kopan
Iran
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
156
70
226
Yes
U-19
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
U-17
2001
U-19
2002
2003
50
2004
60
2005
100
2006
137
Football clubs
136
Not allowed
Yes
Matches
Yes
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
17
18
Aruba (ARU) |
CONCACAF
Druif
Caribbean Sea
Aruba
Oranjestad
Caribbean Sea
Flag
Crest
Registered youth
(U-18)
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
11
75
86
2000
75
2001
75
2002
80
2003
80
2004
80
2005
2006
86
Sint Nicolaas
No
Barcadera
World map
Year
Santa Cruz
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Seniors
Allowed, U-12
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
Australia (AUS) |
AFC
Indonesia
Darwin
Alice Springs
Indian Ocean
Coral Sea
Townsville
Mackay
Brisbane
Australia
Adlelaide
Perth
Fremantle
Canberra
Melbourne
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
67,092
23,051
90,143
Hobart
Yes
Tasman Sea
World map
U-20
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
U-17
2001
U-20
11
13
2002
2003
2004
67,591
2005
76,099
2006
90,143
Football clubs
Total number of football clubs
1,575
Seniors
U-10 to U-18
Yes
Matches
2002
11
2003
17
2004
13
2005
15
2006
15
U-17
2,365
20
Yes
19
20
Austria (AUT) |
UEFA
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Germany
Linz
Vienna
Salzburg
Innsbruck
Austria
Graz
Klagenfurt
Flag
Crest
Italy
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
4,802
6,899
11,701
Hungary
Slovenia
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
7,000
U-19
2001
2002
3-4
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-19
11,701
Seniors
2,660
2,500
60
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Azerbaijan (AZE) |
UEFA
Russia
Georgia
Xamaz
Ganc
Armenia
Mingevir
Baku
Kurdmir
Azerbaijan
Ali Bayraml
Xankndi
Turkey
Flag
Caspian Sea
Ski
Crest
Naxvan
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
180
150
330
Astara
Iran
World map
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2000
145
U-17
U-19
10
10
2001
2004
2005
2006
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
330
15 and older
Football clubs
36
Not allowed
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
21
22
Bahamas (BAH) |
CONCACAF
United
States
Great
Abaco
Grand
Bahama
Eleuthera
Nassau
Andros
Island
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
752
256
1,008
Caribbean Sea
Cat Island
Great
Exuma
Bahamas
Long Island
Great Inagua
Cuba
Yes
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
402
U-17
U-20
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
1,008
Seniors (open)
Football clubs
28
Not allowed
Yes
2003
2005
2006
Matches
2002
2004
No
Bahrain (BHR) |
AFC
Manama
Al Muharraq
Sitrah
Madinat
'Is
Saudi Arabia
'Awli
Gulf of Bahrain
Bahrain
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
100
100
200
Players*
2000
50
2001
50
2002
50
2003
50
2004
50
2005
150
2006
250
Yes
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-18
18
18
18
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
23
24
Bangladesh (BAN) |
AFC
India
Rangpur
Mymensingh
Rajshahi
Sylhet
Dhaka
India
Bangladesh
Khulna
Burma
Chittagong
Barisal
Cox's
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
320
780
1,100
No
World map
Players*
Team
2000
U-17
2001
U-19
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
3
2
2002
2003
No
2004
2005
2006
1,100
Seniors
Football clubs
4,100
No
12-16
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
12
No
Barbados (BRB) |
CONCACAF
Barbados
Caribbean Sea
Flag
Crest
Registered youth
(U-18)
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,295
165
1,460
Players*
0
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
1,460
Yes
2000
The Crane
World map
Year
Bridgetown
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
U-20
2006
3
Allowed, U-12
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
25
26
Belarus (BLR) |
UEFA
Latvia
Polatsk
Lithuania
Russia
Vitsyebsk
Orsha
Russia
Belarus
Mahilyow
Hrodna
Babruysk
Poland
Baranavichy
Brest
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
180
210
390
Minsk
Homyel
Pinsk
Mazyr
Ukraine
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
700
U-17
2001
900
U-19
10
12
13
13
14
2002
1,100
2003
1,500
2004
1,700
2005
2,000
2006
2,300
Football clubs
160
Not allowed
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Belgium (BEL) |
UEFA
Netherlands
Zeebrugge
Oostende
North Sea
Antwerp
Brugge
Gent
Hasselt
Brussels
Belgium
Germany
Lige
Charleroi
Bastogne
France
Flag
Crest
Luxembourg
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
7,608
12,706
20,314
Yes
U-17
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2000
17,040
U-15
2001
17,976
U-17
2002
20,014
U-19
10
11
15
2003
18,289
2004
19,490
2005
18,551
2006
21,326
2003
2004
2005
1
2006
3
Seniors
Football clubs
1,848
109
82
Allowed, U-15
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
27
28
Belize (BLZ) |
CONCACAF
Mexico
Orange
Walk
Belize City
Guatemala
Caribbean Sea
Belmopan
Belize
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Punta Gorda
World map
Players*
Honduras
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
200
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Benin (BEN) |
CAF
Malanville
Burkina Faso
Kandi
Natitingou
Benin
Nigeria
Djougou
Togo Parakou
Cte d'Ivoire
Ghana
Bohicon
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Cov
Ouidah Porto Novo
World map
Players*
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
29
30
Bermuda (BER) |
CONCACAF
Saint George
Bermuda
Somerset
Hamilton
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
300
400
700
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
210
U-17
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Seniors
350
Allowed, U-14
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
Netball
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Bhutan (BHU) |
AFC
China
Tongsa
Thimphu
Paro
Bhutan
Samdrup Jongkhar
Phuntsholing
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
550
550
India
Yes
Tashigang
U-17
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
U-15
2001
U-17
2002
2003
2004
2005
264
2006
550
Football clubs
39
U-18
Allowed, U-12
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-15
U-17
No
31
Bolivia (BOL) |
CONMEBOL
Cobija
Peru
Bolivia
Trinidad
Brazil
La Paz
Oruro
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
150
200
350
Santa Cruz
Potosi
Tarija
Chile
32
Paraguay
Argentina
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
250
U-19
2001
250
2002
290
2003
340
2004
206
2005
247
2006
320
U-19
U-21
Seniors
Not allowed
83
23
60
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Bosnia-Herzegovina (BIH) |
UEFA
Croatia
Bosanski Brod
Bihac
Croatia
Banja Luka
Tuzla
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Sarajevo
Serbia
Gorazde
Adriatic Sea
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Montenegro
World map
Mostar
Total
registered
200
Players*
2000
271
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
400
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
33
34
Botswana (BOT) |
CAF
Kasane
Zimbabwe
Maun
Namibia
Ghanzi
Francistown
Botswana
Mozambique
Mahalapye
Gaborone
South Africa
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
497
89
586
Yes
U-19
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
U-17
2001
U-19
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Football clubs
11
Not allowed
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Brazil (BRA) |
CONMEBOL
Columbia
Ecuador
Rio Branco
So Lus
Brazil
Salvador
Peru
Brazlia
Bolivia
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
2,101
7,806
9,907
Argentina
Rio de Janeiro
Prto Alegre
Yes
Belo Horizonte
Para. So Paulo
U-20
Players*
Team
2000
2002
2003
2004
2005
U-20
2001
754
2002
2,385
2003
3,561
2004
5,131
2005
7,640
2006
9,907
2006
12
No
812
159
61
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
11
35
36
CONCACAF
Anegada
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
75
30
105
Players*
2000
121
Caribbean Sea
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
205
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
AFC
Muara
Seria
Kuala Belait
Brunei
Darussalam
Sukang
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Malaysia
World map
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
124
not officially
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
37
38
Bulgaria (BUL) |
UEFA
Romania
Ruse
Lom
Pleven
Serbia
Sofia
Dobrich
Varna
Bulgaria
Stara Zagora
Nesebur
Burgas
Black Sea
Blagoevgrad
Mazedonia
Flag
Crest
Kurdzhali
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
120
260
380
Turkey
Greece
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
70
U-17
2001
92
U-19
2002
110
2003
160
2004
220
2005
250
2006
285
Football clubs
559
20
0
Seniors
Not allowed
12-17
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
CAF
Mali
Niger
Ouahigouya
Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou
FadaNgourma
Banfora
Nigeria
Benin
Ghana
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
490
660
1,150
Players*
2000
210
2001
467
2002
739
2003
850
2004
850
2005
1,000
2006
1,150
Togo
No
Cte d'Ivoire
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Total number of football clubs
7-20
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
39
40
Burundi (BDI) |
CAF
Rwanda
Muyinga
Cibitoke
Ngozi
Bujumbura
Gitega
Burundi
Tanzania
Bururi
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
275
180
455
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
150
U-20
2001
248
2002
2003
2004
352
2005
370
2006
455
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
No
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Cambodia (CAM) |
AFC
Thailand
Stng Trng
Cambodia
Vietnam
Phnom Penh
Gulf of Thailand
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Kmpt
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
41
42
Cameroon (CMR) |
CAF
Chad
Benin
Sudan
Nigeria
Ngaoundr
Bamenda
Nkongsamba
Yaound
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
178
309
487
Players*
2000
500
Cameroon
No
Bight of Biatra
World map
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Over 18
487
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Canada (CAN) |
CONCACAF
Arctic Ocean
Greenland
North
Atlantic
Ocean
U.S.
Dawson
Hudson Bay
Whitehorse
North
Pacific
Ocean
Churchhill
Calgary
Regina
Vancouver
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
312,593
53,087
365,680
Sept-les
Canada
Qubec
Ottawa
Montreal
United States
Yes
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2000
270,145
U-17
2001
288,513
U-20
17
14
19
2002
307,258
2003
342,976
2004
347,228
2005
358,278
2006
365,680
2004
2005
2006
Football clubs
U-16
U-18
Seniors
7,000
5,000
Open age
Yes
Matches
2002
15
2003
21
2004
10
2005
11
2006
17
2003
Yes
43
44
CAF
Santo Anto
Mindelo
Santa Luzia
So Vicente
Sal
Santa Maria
So Nicolau
Ilhas do Barlavento
Boa Vista
Ilhas do Sotavento
Sao Tiago
Tarrafal
Sao Filipe
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Players*
Brava
Fogo
Praia
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
CONCACAF
Grand Cayman
Cayman Brac
Cayman Islands
George Town
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Players*
2000
364
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
45
46
CAF
Chad
Birao
Sudan
Cameroon
Bria
Bambari
Bangassou
Nola
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
200
200
400
Players*
2000
460
2001
425
2002
400
2003
395
2004
375
2005
360
2006
400
No
World map
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
60
20
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Chad (CHA) |
CAF
Libya
Aozou
Faya-Largeau
Niger
Chad
Mao
Sudan
Abch
Ndjamena
Mongo
Nigeria
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
550
460
1,010
Bongor
Moundou
Players*
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
1,010
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
47
48
Chile (CHI) |
CONMEBOL
Bolivia
Iquique
Brazil
Chile
South Pacific Ocean
Santiago
Argentina
Puerto Montt
Crest
Punta Arenas
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
4,500
6,700
11,200
Yes
U-17
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
1,950
U-14
2001
2,500
U-17
2002
3,600
U-19
2003
4,900
U-20
2004
5,800
2005
7,100
2006
8,500
U-17
200
180
U-20
Seniors
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
9-18
No
China PR (CHN) |
AFC
Russia
Kazakhstan
Mongolia
Turkmenistan
Urumqi
Afghanistan
Afg.
Pak.
China
Pakistan
Crest
Shanghai
Registered youth
(U-18)
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
2,000
1,000
3,000
Players*
Team
2000
2,940
U-16
2001
3,009
U-19
2002
3,100
2003
3,150
2004
3,280
2005
3,320
2006
3,000
U-19
2002
2003
19
2004
2005
10
28
2006
3
20
Football clubs
U-18
U-16
No
U-21
Yes
Matches
2002
34
2003
34
2004
34
2005
40
2006
36
Year
24
Yes
Philippine
Sea
World map
820
Japan
Beijing
Tianjin
Chongqing
India
Flag
Harbin
U-18
No
49
50
AFC
Taipei
Changhua
Pescadore
Islands
Hualien
Chinese Taipei
Pacific Ocean
Tainan
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
740
300
1,040
Taitung
Oluanpi
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
670
U-19
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
870
2006
1,040
U-12
U-13
U-16
U-18
Seniors
Allowed
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
12
Yes
Colombia (COL) |
CONMEBOL
Cartagena
Panama
Venezuela
Medellin
Bogot
Buenaventura
North
Pacific
Ocean
Colombia
Pasto
Mit
Ecuador
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
780
950
1,730
Brazil
Peru
Leticia
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
500
U-19
2001
650
U-20
2002
720
2003
862
2004
935
2005
1,050
2006
1,200
Football clubs
250
100
50
Not allowed
10-20
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
51
52
Comoros (COM) |
CAF
Moroni
Comoros
Madagascar
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
304
155
459
Mozambique Channel
Yes
Mozambique
World map
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Seniors
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
No
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Congo (CGO) |
CAF
Cameroon
Impfondo
Rep. of Congo
Owando
Gabon
Oyo
Mossendjo
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
150
310
460
Players*
2000
365
Brazzaville
Pointe-Noire
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
460
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
53
54
Congo DR (COD) |
CAF
Sudan
Cameroon
Bumba
Uganda
Mbandaka
Gabon
Goma
Kenya
Kindu
Rep. of Congo
Kinshasa
Banana
Dem. Rep.
of Congo
Tanzania
Kolwezi
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
926
2,217
3,143
2001
2002
2003
420
2004
559
2005
2,750
2006
3,143
Yes
Players*
2000
Zambia
Angola
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-20
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
OFC
Penrhyn
Manihiki
Pukapuka
Nassau Island
Suwarrow
Cook Islands
Palmerston
Aitutaki
Mitiaro
Avarua
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
187
150
337
Mangaia
No
Rarotonga
World map
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-14
337
U-16
Seniors
24
24
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Netball
Girls or womens football is in position 2.
Yes
55
56
CONCACAF
Caribbean Sea
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Puerto
Limn
San Jos
Puntarenas
Puerto
Quepos
Golfito
Crest
Panama
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,434
2,660
4,094
Yes
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
1,000
U-17
2001
1,300
U-20
2002
1,850
2003
2,300
2004
2,325
2005
2,500
2006
4,100
Football clubs
1,051
5
140
Not allowed
U-12
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
10
2004
2005
2006
10
U-15
U-17
Yes
CAF
Mali
Guinea
Odienn
Burkina
Faso
Korhogo
Togo
Cte dIvoire
Sierra
Leone
Man
Bouak
Ghana
Daloa
Liberia
Yamoussoukro
Aboisso
Dabou
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
50
560
610
No
Gulf of Guinea
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
130
2003
220
2004
253
2005
428
2006
610
No
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
57
58
Croatia (CRO) |
UEFA
Hungary
Slovenia
Rijeka
Italy
Zagreb
Croatia
Vukovar
Pula
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Zadar
Serbia
Split
Flag
Crest
Adriatic
Sea
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
525
893
1,418
Dubrovnik
Players*
Team
2000
590
U-17
2001
680
U-19
2002
767
2003
888
989
1,214
2006
1,418
30
2003
2004
2005
2006
2
U-17
U-16
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2002
Football clubs
U-19
1,315
Year
2005
Yes
2004
Montenegro
Yes
Cuba (CUB) |
CONCACAF
Gulf of Mexico
Mariel
Havana
The Bahamas
Santa Clara
Cuba
Isla de la Juventud
Las Tunas
Caribbean Sea
Flag
Crest
Registered youth
(U-18)
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
200
400
600
Players*
2000
300
2001
325
2002
350
2003
420
2004
470
2005
510
2006
600
Holguin
Guantnamo
Santiago de Cuba
Yes
Manzanillo
Cayman Islands
World map
North Atlantic
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-10
169
169
15
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
59
60
Cyprus (CYP) |
UEFA
Rizokarpaso
Mediterranean Sea
Kyrenia
Morphou
Famagusta
Nicosia
Polis
Cyprus
Paphos
Larnaca
Vasilikos
Mediterranean Sea
Limassol
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
216
350
566
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
220
U-17
2001
277
2002
307
2003
341
2004
373
2005
465
2006
566
Not allowed
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
UEFA
Poland
Prague
Plzen
Ostrava
Czech Republic
Germany
Brno
Cesk Budejovice
Slovakia
Flag
Crest
Austria
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
3,472
10,230
13,702
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
6,022
U-19
11
11
2001
5,000
2002
5,000
2003
8,000
2004
4,000
2005
6,000
2006
14,000
84
35
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
61
62
Denmark (DEN) |
UEFA
Skagen
Sweden
lborg
North Sea
Randers
Denmark
Vejle
Esbjerg
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
46,973
13,361
60,334
Roskilde
Baltic Sea
Copenhagen
Rnne
Germany
Yes
U-17
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
42,316
U-16
2001
44,353
U-17
11
10
2002
50,664
U-19
12
10
11
15
2003
55,845
2004
54,078
2005
56,041
2006
56,727
U-17
Seniors
Football clubs
1,633
1,191
10
Yes
Matches
2002
12
2003
12
2004
13
2005
16
2006
14
No
Djibouti (DJI) |
CAF
Eritrea
Khor Angar
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Tadjoura
Gulf of Aden
Djibouti
Yoboki
Ali Sabieh
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Somalia
No
Total
registered
240
Players*
2000
132
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Seniors
240
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
63
64
Dominica (DMA) |
CONCACAF
Dominica Passage
Association founded in 1970
Affiliated to FIFA in 1994
Portsmouth
Marigot
Dominica
Rosalie
Caribbean Sea
Roseau
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
25
103
128
Dominica Channel
Team
2000
No league
U-19
2001
No league
U-20
80
2003
142
2004
No league
2005
93
2006
128
U-20
U-23
Year
2002
Yes
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2
3
U-23
Football clubs
49
No
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
CONCACAF
Monte Christi
Santiago
San Francisco de Macoris
La Vega
Haiti
Bahia de Saman
Elias Pia
Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo
Higey
La Romana
Barahona
Flag
Crest
Caribbean Sea
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
4,000
600
4,600
Yes
U-15
U-17
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
100
U-15
2001
300
U-17
2002
600
U-20
2003
900
2004
1,500
2005
2,000
2006
3,600
U-13
U-15
U-17
U-20
Seniors
Football clubs
250
120
10
U-11
U-13
U-15
U-17
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
65
66
Ecuador (ECU) |
CONMEBOL
Colombia
Esmeraldas
Galapagos Islands
Nueva Loja
Quito
Manta
Riobamba
Ecuador
La Libertad
Cuenca
Pacific Ocean
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
55
377
Players*
2000
2001
2002
28
2003
13
2004
13
2005
2006
377
Yes
Peru
Loja
World map
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-20
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
Egypt (EGY) |
CAF
Jordan
Mars Matruh
Cairo
Suez
Swah
Saudi Arabia
Asyut
Libya
Al Kharijah
Luxor
Aswan
Egypt
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
500
660
1,160
Players*
2000
200
2001
250
2002
500
2003
800
2004
1,000
2005
1,200
2006
1,500
Yes
Red Sea
World map
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-20
U-17
Total number of football clubs
51
20
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
10
Yes
67
68
El Salvador (SLV) |
CONCACAF
Guatemala
Honduras
Santa Ana
Ahuachapn
San Salvador
El Salvador
Acajutla
La Libertad
Puerto El Triunfo
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,376
1,595
2,971
No
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
976
2005
1,376
2006
2,971
Allowed, U-12
Total number of football clubs
U-11
U-13
U-15
U-17
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
England (ENG) |
UEFA
Norway
Sweden
Ireland
England
Germany
London
Plymouth
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
111,801
17,250
129,051
Yes
Southampton
U-17
U-19
U-23
Players*
Team
2002
2000
41,200
U-15
2001
55,500
U-17
2002
61,667
U-19
11
10
2003
84,926
U-23
2004
101,173
2005
112,800
2006
129,051
2003
0
2004
0
2005
2006
U-16
Seniors
Allowed, U-11
Matches
2002
13
2003
2004
2005
14
2006
Yes
69
70
CAF
Malabo
Luba
Isla de Bioko
Cameroon
Bight of Biafra
Bata
Mongomo
Mbini
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Ebebiyin
Equatorial Guinea
Isla de Annobn
Gabon
Isla de Corisco
350
Players*
2000
200
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
350
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Eritrea (ERI) |
CAF
Saudi Arabia
Red Sea
Nak'fa
Eritrea
Sudan
kurdet
Asmara
Kulul
Yemen
Tio
Ethiopia
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
283
3,136
3,419
Yes
Assab
World map
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
450
U-17
2001
1,500
2002
1,860
2003
2,040
2004
2,460
2005
3,000
2006
3,419
U-17
Seniors
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
8-9
10-11
12-13
14-15
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
71
72
Estonia (EST) |
UEFA
Tallinn
Baltic Sea
Haapsalu
Kohtla-Jrve
Estonia
Russia
Prnu
Tartu
Gulf of Riga
Valga
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
272
327
599
Latvia
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
167
U-16
2001
109
U-19
2002
161
2003
199
2004
200
2005
211
2006
327
Football clubs
138
14
2
Allowed, U-12
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
16
Seniors
Year
No
Ethiopia (ETH) |
CAF
Yemen
Gonder
Gulf of Aden
Des
Bahi Dar
Sudan
Addis Ababa
Somalia
Harer
Jima
Ethiopia
Werder
Dolo Odo
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
5,000
225
5,225
No
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Seniors
5,225
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
10-18
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
73
74
UEFA
Esturoy
Streymoy
Vestmanna
Mykines
Bordoy
Runavk
Trshavn
Vgar
Norwegian Sea
Sandoy
Skvoy
Faroe Islands
Crest
Suduroy
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,408
205
1,613
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
1,162
U-17
2001
1,210
U-19
2002
1,467
2003
1,493
2004
1,520
2005
1,504
2006
1,613
Football clubs
Total number of football clubs
19
13-14
14-17
Allowed, U-14
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
11-12
23
No
Fiji (FIJ) |
OFC
Labasa
Vanua Levu
Fiji
Taveuni
Savusavu
Lautoka
Levuka
Viti Levu
Suva
Flag
Crest
Kadavu
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
850
470
1,320
South Pacific
Ocean
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
1,013
U-20
2001
1,125
2002
1,190
2003
1,236
2004
1,264
2005
1,295
2006
1,320
U-20
Football clubs
Not allowed
23
10
U-12
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
75
76
Finland (FIN) |
UEFA
Ivalo
North
Atlantic
Ocean
Oulu
Sweden
Kokkola
Finland
Norway
Flag
Crest
Helsinki
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
19,628
2,736
22,364
Russia
Varkaus
Pori
Yes
U-17
U-18
U-19
U-23
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2000
13,770
U-16
2001
15,496
U-17
2002
15,325
U-18
2003
17,131
U-19
11
13
2004
18,771
U-20
2005
19,886
U-21
2006
22,364
2006
2
5-8
Football clubs
979
Juniors
Seniors
Allowed, U-15
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
11
2005
16
2006
12
Yes
France (FRA) |
UEFA
lis
Eng
hC
han
nel Lille
Germany
Nancy
Paris
Brest
Austria
Strasbourg
Nantes
Dijon
Lyon
France
Bay of Biscay
Italy
Bordeaux
Nice
Toulouse
Perpignan
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
36,724
23,797
60,521
Marseille
Spain
World map
Corsica
Yes
U-19
U-21
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2000
39,751
U-17
2001
40,210
U-19
2002
43,886
U-21
2003
45,853
2004
48,502
2005
50,232
2006
60,521
2003
2004
2005
2006
10
13
17
10
21
12
Seniors
Football clubs
18,060
12,385
100
12-18
Yes
Matches
2002
11
2003
14
2004
12
2005
15
2006
15
Yes
77
78
Gabon (GAB) |
CAF
Cameroon
Equatorial
Guinea
So Tom e Prncipe
Oyem
Libreville
Kango
Makokou
Gabon
Port-Gentil
Lastoursville
Rep. of
the Congo
Mouila
South
Atlantic
Ocean
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Tchibanga
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Gambia (GAM) |
CAF
Senegal
Sukuta
Farafenni
Banjul
Gambia
Serekunda
Georgetown
Basse Santa Su
Mansa Konko
Brikama
Senegal
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
330
480
810
Players*
2000
250
2001
250
2002
360
2003
360
2004
360
2005
360
2006
810
No
Guinea-Bissau
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
8-15
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
79
80
Georgia (GEO) |
UEFA
Russia
Georgia
Sokhumi
Zugdidi
Black Sea
K'ut'aisi
P'ot'i
Ts'khinwali
Sup'sa
Gori
T'bilisi
Rust'avi
Akhalts'ikhe
Bat'umi
Akhalk'alak'i
Flag
Crest
Turkey
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
340
50
390
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Yes
U-19
U-21
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
200
U-17
2001
220
U-19
2002
250
U-21
2003
280
2004
300
2005
350
2006
390
Football clubs
202
7
13
Not allowed
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Germany (GER) |
UEFA
North Sea
Rostock
Hamburg
Hannover Berlin
Netherlands
United
Kingdom
Poland
Germany
Cologne Dresden
Frankfurt
Czech
am Main
Republic
Belgium
Atlantic
Ocean
Karlsruhe
France
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
298,483
656,705
955,188
Slow.-
Munich
World map
Austria
Hungary
Yes
U-17
U-19
U-21
U-23
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
841,816
U-15
2001
846,317
U-17
13
14
14
18
13
2002
850,534
U-19
10
21
10
17
2003
857,220
U-21
2004
870,633
2005
902,494
2006
955,188
U-17
U-16
Matches
2002
13
2003
20
2004
14
2005
19
2006
13
No
81
82
Ghana (GHA) |
CAF
Burkina
Faso
Mali
Benin
Bolgatanga
Tamale
Nigeria
Togo
Cte
dIvoire
Ghana
Kumasi
Ho
Accra
Tarkwa
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
500
1,200
1,700
Tema
Gulf of Guinea
Cape Coast
Yes
U-17
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
450
U-14
2001
450
U-17
2002
500
U-20
2003
900
2004
900
2005
1,200
2006
1,700
Seniors
Football clubs
1,869
2
86
Not allowed
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Greece (GRE) |
UEFA
Bulgaria
ALb.
Black Sea
Thessaloniki
Greece
Turkey
Patrai
Athen
Rhodos
Irkleion
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
771
1,528
2,299
Mediterranean
Sea
Yes
Crete
U-19
Players*
Team
2000
2002
2003
2004
2005
U-19
2006
2
2001
2002
2-3
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
15
2004
14
2005
2006
2 staff members
83
Grenada (GRN) |
CONCACAF
Petit Martinique
Carriacou
en
ad
in
es
Hillsborough
Gr
84
Caribbean Sea
Ronde Island
Grenada
Saint Georges
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
139
221
360
Yes
U-20
U-23
Players*
2000
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-17
2001
U-20
2002
U-23
2003
2004
2005
2006
360
U-15
U-20
Seniors
Football clubs
33
Not allowed
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
Netball
3
2006
No
Guam (GUM) |
AFC
Yigo
Cabras Island
Tamuning
Agana
Apra Harbor
Agat
Guam
Merizo
Flag
Crest
Cocos Island
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
554
123
677
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
290
U-13
2001
U-15
2002
U-17
2003
U-19
2004
2005
2006
2-3
677
U-16
U-19
Seniors
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
12-18
Yes
85
86
Guatemala (GUA) |
CONCACAF
Flores
Belize
Mexico
Guatemala
Quetzaltenango
Guatemala
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
5,394
1,444
6,838
Honduras
San Jos
El Salvador
Yes
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
760
U-17
U-20
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
6,838
Open
Football clubs
138
1
Not allowed
13-18
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Guinea (GUI) |
CAF
GuineaBissau
Senegal
Mali
Labe
Guinea
Kamsar
Kindia
Kankan
Conakry
Sierra
Leone
Cte dIvoire
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
2,000
4,200
6,200
Players*
2000
2001
1,050
2002
1,500
2003
2,600
2004
3,000
2005
3,250
2006
3,500
Yes
Liberia
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-19
Seniors
Allowed, juniors
Total number of football clubs
80
70
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
87
88
Guinea-Bissau (GNB) |
CAF
GuineaBissau Bissau
Cati
Guinea
Sierra
Leone
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
380
380
Liberia
Yes
Mali
Senegal
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
240
2005
240
2006
380
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
4 staff members
2
No
Guyana (GUY) |
CONCACAF
Mabaruma
Parica
Bartica
Linden
Venezuela
Georgetown
Ituni
Lethem
Brazil
Flag
Crest
Registered youth
(U-18)
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
696
1,160
1,856
2000
90
Guyana
No
French
Guyana
World map
Year
Surinam
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
1,856
18
58
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
89
Haiti (HAI) |
CONCACAF
Cuba
Port-de-Paix
ge
Cap-Hatien
sa
90
ind
d
ar
Pa
Dominican
Republic
Haiti
Port-au-Prince
Les Cayes
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,817
729
2,546
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
3,046
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
Honduras (HON) |
CONCACAF
Caribbean
Sea
Puerto Cortez
La Ceiba
Guatemala
Honduras
Comayagua
Tegucigalpa
El Salvador
Flag
Crest
Nicaragua
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
470
802
1,272
No
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
968
U-17
2001
968
2002
1,165
2003
1,165
2004
809
2005
809
2006
1,272
U-18
Seniors
Allowed, U-12
Total number of football clubs
Number of clubs with both
mens and womens teams
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
91
92
AFC
Sheung
Shui
Tuen Mun
Hong Kong
Victoria
Lantau
Island
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
59
170
229
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2000
179
U-17
2001
210
U-19
2002
278
2003
228
2004
213
2005
219
2006
229
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
3
3
Football clubs
78
No
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
Hungary (HUN) |
UEFA
Ukraine
Slovakia
Miskolc
Austria
Budapest
Debrecen
Szkesfehrvr
Hungary
Romania
Slowenia
Szeged
Flag
Crest
Croatia
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,148
604
1,752
Serbia
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
803
U-17
U-19
10
2001
2002
2003
1 / month
2004
2005
2006
1,858
U-15
Football clubs
2,831
U-17
Seniors
13
20
Allowed
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
93
94
Iceland (ISL) |
UEFA
Greenland Sea
Association founded in 1947
Affiliated to FIFA in 1947
Isafjrdhur
Hsavik
Akureyri
Iceland
Hfn
Reykjavk
Keflavik
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
400
5,000
5,400
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
4,200
U-17
2001
4,100
U-19 (18)
2002
4,400
U-21
2003
5,100
2004
5,300
2005
5,600
2006
5,400
U-10
U-12
U-14
U-16
U-19
Football clubs
97
48
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
India (IND) |
AFC
Afg.
China
Iran
Amritsar
Pakistan
New
Delhi
Bhopal
Yem
Flag
Crest
en
Myanmar
India
Saudi Arabia
n
ma
Arabian
Sea
Hyderabad
Thailand
Chennai
Bangalore
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
5,000
8,000
13,000
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2000
7,000-8,000
U-17
U-19
10
2001
2006
2002
2003
No regular sessions
2004
2005
2006
13,000
U-13
Football clubs
6,550
U-17
U-19
Seniors
65
25
Not allowed
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
95
96
Indonesia (IDN) |
AFC
Philippines
Thailand
North
Pacific
Ocean
Malaysia
Biak
Su
Kalimantan
m
at
ra
Jakarta
Indian
Ocean
Flag
Crest
Registered youth
(U-18)
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
320
320
Indonesia
Surabaya
World map
Ambon
Semarang
East Timor
Kupang
No
Year
Players*
Team
2000
200
U-17
2001
240
2002
280
2003
320
2004
320
2005
2006
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-20
No
Total number of football clubs
U-15
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Volleyball
Yes
Iran (IRN) |
AFC
Turkmenistan
Turkey
Mashhad
Tabriz
Tehran
Iraq
Afghanistan
Iran
Esfahan
Shraz
Pakistan
Saudi Arabia
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
496
660
1,156
Yes
Players*
Team
2000
2002
2003
2004
2005
U-18
2006
1
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
550
2006
1,156
U-18
No
30
29
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
Volleyball
2004
2005
2006
Yes
97
98
Iraq (IRQ) |
AFC
Turkey
Mosul
Syria
Abrl
Kirkuk
Iran
Israel
Egypt
Flag
Crest
Registered youth
(U-18)
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
200
200
400
2000
650
Jordan
World map
Year
Iraq
Al Kut
Al Basrah
Saudi
Arabia
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
900
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
UEFA
North
Atlantic
Ocean
Northern
Ireland
Republic of
Ireland
Irish
Sea
Dublin
United
Kingdom
Limerick
Cork
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
12,000
U-17
Yes
U-19
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
U-17
2001
U-19
10
10
10
10
10
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-14
Football clubs
5,629
199
150-200
U-16
U-18
Seniors
Allowed, U-13
9-16
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
12
2004
10
2005
2006
11
Yes
99
100
Israel (ISR) |
UEFA
Mediterranean Sea
Syria
Nazareth
Iraq
Tel Aviv-Yafo
Jerusalem
Gaza Strip
West Bank
Israel
Jordan
Egypt
Flag
Crest
Saudi Arabia
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
260
400
660
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
200
U-17
2001
200
U-19
2002
200
2003
250
2004
400
2005
619
2006
660
Football clubs
Total number of football clubs
10
Allowed, U-13
10-17
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Seniors
18
No
Italy (ITA) |
UEFA
Austria Hungary
Slo.
Romania
Croatia
Bosnia Ser.
and
and
Herz Mont.
Florence a
tic
Bulgaria
Milan
Italy Venice
France
Ad
ri
Se
Rome
Corsica
Spain
Naples
Greece
Sardinia
Mediterranean Sea
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
5,800
16,200
22,000
Sicily
Players*
Team
2000
16,000
U-17
2001
17,000
U-19
2002
18,000
2003
19,000
2004
20,000
2005
21,000
2006
22,000
2002
2003
2004
15
2005
2006
11
2-3
Football clubs
U-18
U-14
U-14
U-12
Yes
Matches
2002
10
2003
2004
13
2005
12
2006
13
U-19
479
Year
15
Yes
10,164
Palermo
Yes
101
102
Jamaica (JAM) |
CONCACAF
Caribbean Sea
Montego Bay
Negril
Jamaica
Spanish
Town
Portmore
Kingston
Caribbean Sea
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,410
430
1,840
Yes
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
1,400
U-17
U-20
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
1,710
12-37
Football clubs
460
12
2
Allowed, U-13
13-19
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Japan (JPN) |
AFC
Rus.
China
North
Korea
South
Korea
Sapporo
Sea of
Japan
Japan
Sendai
Tokyo
Hiroshima Kobe
North
Pacific Ocean
Yokohama
Osaka
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
7,372
28,441
35,813
Yes
U-17
U-18
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2000
19,141
U-16
2001
23,884
U-17
2002
25,697
U-18
2003
28,018
U-19
10
2004
30,857
2005
34,222
2006
35,819
2004
2005
2006
U-12
U-15
U-18
Seniors
Matches
2002
11
2003
15
2004
11
2005
2006
17
U-12
U-15
U-18
U-22
6-7
Yes
103
104
Jordan (JOR) |
AFC
Syria
Iraq
Mediterranean Sea
Amman
Al Karak
Israel
Jordan
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Al Aqabah
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
59
79
138
Yes
Players*
Team
2000
2002
2003
2004
2005
U-19
2006
9
2001
2002
4-5
2003
2004
2005
170
2006
138
U-18 (12-18)
No
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
Basketball
2004
2005
2006
12
Yes
Kazakhstan (KAZ) |
UEFA
Russia
Russia
Qostanay
Oral
Astana
Semey
Kazakhstan
Atyrau
Baykonur
Cosmodrome
Almaty
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
120
200
320
China
Uzbekistan
Azer.
Kyrgyzstan
Turkmenistan
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
200
U-19
2001
200
2002
200
2003
200
2004
240
2005
260
2006
320
U-18
Not allowed
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
105
106
Kenya (KEN) |
CAF
Ethiopia
Somalia
Uganda
Kenya
Kisumu
Meru
Nairobi
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
5,418
2,358
7,776
Indian Ocean
Tanzania
World map
Mombasa
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2000
4,915
U-19
2001
5,000
2002
5,500
2003
6,000
2004
6,700
2005
7,100
2006
7,776
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-19
No
710
690
20
U-19
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
AFC
China
Kimchaek
Korea DPR
Hamhung
Sea of Japan
Pyongyang
Japan
Wonsan
Flag
Crest
Kaesong
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,756
1,200
2,956
Najin
South
Korea
Yes
U-14
U-16
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2000
2,000
U-19
2001
2,000
2002
2,300
2003
2,300
2004
2,700
2005
2,700
2006
2,956
2003
2004
2005
2006
11
U-19
U-16
No
Total number of football clubs
6-10
11-16
Yes
Matches
2002
11
2003
2004
2005
12
2006
15
No
107
108
AFC
Seoul
Kangnung
South
Korea
Yellow
Sea
Sea of Japan
Taegu
Kwangju
Pusan
Flag
Crest
Cheju-do
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,340
248
1,588
Japan
Yes
U-15
U-17
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
1,126
U-20
2001
1,180
2002
1,254
2003
1,474
2004
1,588
2005
1,711
2006
1,588
U-15
U-18
U-19
Allowed, U-10
Total number of football clubs
U-15
U-18
Yes
Matches
2002
11
2003
18
2004
2005
2006
12
No
Kuwait (KUW) |
AFC
Abdali
Iraq
Bubiyan
Kuwait
Kuwait
Al Jahrah
Persian Gulf
Saudi Arabia
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Al Wafrah
World map
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
109
110
Kyrgyzstan (KGZ) |
AFC
Kazakhstan
Bishkek
Karakol
Kyrgyzstan
Uzbekistan
Jalal-Abad
China
Sary-Tash
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
440
75
515
Players*
2000
22
2001
40
2002
65
2003
100
2004
120
2005
300
2006
515
Yes
Tajikistan
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-19
Not allowed
50
50
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
Laos (LAO) |
AFC
China
Vietnam
Myanmar
Louangphrabang
Laos
Vientiane
Gulf of Tonkin
Thailand
Pakxe
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
120
160
280
2001
2002
200
2003
200
2004
240
2005
240
2006
280
U-16
U-18
Players*
2000
Yes
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-14
U-16
U-18
17
Football clubs
12
Not allowed
Yes
Starting
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
111
112
Latvia (LVA) |
UEFA
Estonia
Estonia
Baltic Sea
Gulf of
Riga
Valmiera
Ventspils
Rga
Jurmala
Skrunda
Crest
Registered youth
(U-18)
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
886
224
1,110
Latvia
Rzekne
Daugavpils
Lithuania
World map
Russia
Jelgava
Liepja
Flag
Aluksne
Belarus
Yes
U-17
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
126
U-17
2001
211
U-19
10
2002
414
2003
590
2004
732
2005
814
2006
1,110
Football clubs
13-14
15-16
17-18
67
32
Not allowed
15+
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
12+
No
Lebanon (LIB) |
AFC
Tripoli
Mediterranean Sea
Lebanon
Baalbeck
Beirut
Syria
Jazzin
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
40
60
100
No
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Being organised
100
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
113
114
Lesotho (LES) |
CAF
South Africa
Teyateyaneng
Maseru
Thaba-Tseka
Mafeteng
Mohales
Hoek
Flag
Crest
Lesotho
South Africa
Qachas Nek
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
5,000
200
5,200
Yes
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
210
U-17
2001
350
U-20
2002
480
2003
750
2004
2,180
2005
4,600
2006
5,200
Football clubs
Total number of football clubs
54
Allowed, U-15
U-12 to U-23
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-20
61
No
Liberia (LBR) |
CAF
Guinea
Sierra
Leone
Cte dIvoire
Robertstown
Monrovia
Liberia
Buchanan
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
142
135
277
Players*
2000
264
No
Greenville
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
277
No
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
115
116
Libya (LBY) |
CAF
Spain
Mediterranean
Sea
Tun.
Syria
Lebanon
Israel
Banghazi
Misratah
Jordan
Algeria
Libya
Egypt
Al Jawf
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Chad
Sudan
No
Niger
World map
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Football clubs
Total number of football clubs
9-18
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
Liechtenstein (LIE) |
UEFA
Ruggell
Nendeln
Austria
Schaan
Switzerland
Vaduz
Liechtenstein
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
120
45
165
Players*
2000
72
2001
80
2002
95
2003
110
2004
135
2005
140
2006
165
No
Balzers
World map
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
13-16
U-18
| Seniors
Allowed, 19 years
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
117
118
Lithuania (LTU) |
UEFA
Latvia
Butinge
Siauliai
Klaipda
Panevezys
Baltic Sea
Taurag
Lithuania
Utena
Kaunas
Russia
Flag
Crest
Poland
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
361
53
414
Belarus
Vilnius
Marijamopol
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
183
U-17
2001
197
U-19
2002
232
2003
294
2004
358
2005
377
2006
414
Football clubs
12
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Luxembourg (LUX) |
UEFA
Troisvierges
Belgium
Diekirch
Germany
Luxembourg
Grevenmacher
Luxembourg
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
401
453
854
Esch
France
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
403
U-18
2001
2002
2-3
2003
2004
2005
2006
854
Allowed, U-14
Total number of football clubs
No
Yes
Matches
2002
Basketball, volleyball
2003
2004
2005
2006
1 staff member
No
119
120
Macau (MAC) |
AFC
Macau
Macau
Zhujiang Kou
China
Macau
International
Airport
Taipa
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
48
56
Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
20
2006
50
No
Coloane
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
8-12
Total number of football clubs
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
UEFA
Serbia
Kumanovo
Bulgaria
Skopje
Macedonia
Albania
Prilep
Bitola
Flag
Crest
Greece
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
218
262
570
Yes
U-16
U-17
U-18
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2000
125
U-15
2001
186
U-16
2002
212
U-17
2003
243
U-18
2004
261
U-19
2005
228
2006
350
14
2004
2005
2006
Football clubs
2003
456
2002
Seniors
U-19
U-18
U-17
No
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
10
2005
2006
12
No
121
Madagascar (MAD) |
CAF
Mozambique
ne
Toamasina
Antananarivo
zam
biq
ue
Ch
an
Indian Ocean
Mahajanga
Madagascar
Mo
122
Mauritius
Toliara
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
725
340
1,065
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
800
U-20
2001
2002
210
2003
260
2004
322
2005
720
2006
1,065
Not allowed
829
738
91
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
Malawi (MWI) |
CAF
Dem. Rep.
of the
Congo
Tanzania
Malawi
Nkhata Bay
Mozambique
Lilongwe
Zambia
Blantyre
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
100
100
200
Zimbabwe
Yes
U-12
U-17
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
126
U-10
2001
135
U-12
2002
139
U-17
2003
150
2004
190
2005
200
2006
200
13-25
Football clubs
176
2
34
Not allowed
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
123
124
Malaysia (MAS) |
AFC
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
George Town
Sandakan
Brunei
Kuala
Lumpur
Klang
Sibu
Singapore
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
500
1,500
2,000
Indonesia
Indonesia
Kuching
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2000
800
U-20
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Seniors
2,000
U-12
No
Total number of football clubs
70
20
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
Maldives (MDV) |
AFC
Male Atoll
Arabian Sea
Male
Laccadive Sea
Maldives
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
60
50
110
Players*
2000
55
Addu Atoll
World map
Gan
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
110
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
125
126
Mali (MLI) |
CAF
Western
Sahara
Algeria
Taoudenni
Mauritania
Mali
Senegal
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
609
352
961
Mopti
Sgou
Bamako
Burkina
Faso
Guinea
World map
Niger
Nigeria
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
584
U-20
10
2001
659
2002
677
2003
724
2004
798
2005
902
2006
961
No
Total number of football clubs
No
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Malta (MLT) |
UEFA
Mediterranean Sea
Gozo
Comino
Malta
Mediterranean Sea
Flag
Crest
Registered youth
(U-18)
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
119
626
745
2000
491
2001
509
2002
548
2003
573
2004
628
2005
698
2006
745
No
Valletta
World map
Year
Rabat
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
12
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
12
2006
No
127
128
Mauritania (MTN) |
CAF
Western
Sahara
Br Moghren
Algeria
Fdrik
North
Atlantic
Ocean
Mauritania
Mali
Nouakchott
Nma
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Senegal
No
Total
registered
100
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Seniors
100
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Mauritius (MRI) |
CAF
Mauritius
Curepipe
Indian Ocean
Flag
Crest
Souillac
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
120
280
400
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2000
250
U-15
U-20
2001
2003
2004
2005
2006
2002
2003
Occasionally
2004
2005
2006
400
Football clubs
15
12
Not allowed
Open category
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
129
130
Mexico (MEX) |
CONCACAF
Tijuana
United States
Ciudad
Juarez
Gulf of
Mexico
Mexico
Monterrey Matamoros
North
Pacific
Ocean
Guadalajara
Leon
Mexico
Cuba
Puebla
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
9,091
5,435
14,526
2003
17,089
2004
16,691
2005
13,746
2006
15,526
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-17
U-20
12-13
13-14
15-16
U-19
| open
Allowed from 5 to 6
Yes
2002
2003
23
2004
13
2005
2006
17
Team
Football clubs
Year
U-20
302
Players*
2002
Yes
Yes
Moldova (MDA) |
UEFA
Balti
Ukraine
Moldova
Chisinau
Tiraspol
Romania
Ukraine
Flag
Crest
Black Sea
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
263
160
423
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2000
250
U-17
2001
250
U-19
10
12
14
2002
270
2003
293
2004
300
2005
312
2006
390
2004
2005
2006
Football clubs
Allowed, U-12
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
131
132
Mongolia (MGL) |
AFC
Russia
lgiy
Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
Altay
China
Dalandzadgad
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
20
20
Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
20
2005
20
2006
20
No
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Montenegro (MNE) |
UEFA
Croatia
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Serbia
Bijelo Polje
Montenegro
Podgorica
Adriatic Sea
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
70
10
80
Albania
Macedonia
No
Bar
World map
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
80
Not allowed
No
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
133
134
Montserrat (MSR) |
CONCACAF
Caribbean Sea
St. Peters
Salem
Bethal
Montserrat
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Plymouth
St. Patricks
Players*
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Morocco (MAR) |
CAF
Tangier
North
Atlantic
Ocean
Rabat
Casablanca
Oujda
Mekns
Morocco
Marrakech
Algeria
Agadir
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,268
1,268
Players*
2000
265
No
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Seniors
1,268
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
135
Mozambique (MOZ) |
CAF
Beira
Botswana
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
115
115
m bi
Quelimane
que
Nampula
Zimbabwe
Flag
ne
an
Zambia
Ch
Angola
Tanzania
Moza
136
Madagascar
Mozambique
Indian Ocean
Maputo
South Africa
No
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
100
U-20
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
181
2006
115
Not allowed
40
12
32
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
Myanmar (MYA) |
AFC
Ne
pa
China
Myitkyina
India
Mandalay
South
China Sea
Myanmar Laos
Bay of
Bengal
Thailand
Yangon
Vietnam
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,500
3,580
5,080
Players*
2000
3,200
Cambodia
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
5,080
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
137
138
Namibia (NAM) |
CAF
Angola
Ondangwa
South
Atlantic
Ocean
Rundu
Zambia
Katima
Mulilo
Namibia
Swakopmund
Walvis Bay
Zimbabwe
Botswana
Windhoek
Rehoboth
Lderitz
Karasburg
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,800
1,600
3,400
Yes
South Africa
U-20
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
U-17
2001
U-20
2002
2003
2004
300
2005
500
2006
3,400
Football clubs
54
7
47
Allowed, U-15
U-15
Yes
U-17
U-19
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
11
No
Nepal (NEP) |
AFC
China
Dhangadhi
Nepal
Pokhara
Nepalganj
Kathmandu
Brganj
India
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
800
440
1,240
50
2001
100
2002
200
2003
400
2004
800
2005
1,000
2006
1,240
Yes
U-19
Players*
2000
Dharan
Janakpur
World map
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-19
No
39
39
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
139
140
Netherlands (NED) |
UEFA
Den
Helder
North Sea
Haarlem
Irish
Sea
The Hague
Europoort
Crest
Registered youth
(U-18)
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
49,984
37,978
87,962
Germany
Tilburg
Eindhoven
Belgium
World map
Zwolle
Amsterdam
Netherlands
United
Kingdom
Flag
Leeuwarden
Yes
U-17
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2000
69,748
U-15
2001
69,932
U-17
2002
67,306
U-19
2003
70,719
2004
76,024
2005
80,875
2006
87,962
2003
2004
2005
2006
11
12
17
10
15
Football clubs
3,573
2,000
Yes
Year
Matches
2002
2003
2004
10
2005
11
2006
15
Yes
CONCACAF
Saint-Martin
(France)
Carribbean Sea
Sint
Maarten
Netherlands Antilles
Westpunt
Saba
Bonaire
Curaao
Sint
Eustalius
Kralendijk
Islands not
shown in true
geographical
position
Willemstad
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
20
60
80
Players*
2000
Yes
Klein Curaao
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-17
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
50
2006
80
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
U-17
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
141
142
OFC
New Caledonia
Thio
Coral Sea
Nouma
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
299
190
489
Players*
2000
No
South Pacific
Ocean
World map
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-20
2001
2002
2003
54
2004
119
2005
199
2006
489
Seniors
Allowed, U-13
13
12
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
OFC
Auckland
North Island
New Plymouth
Australia
Gisborne
Napier
New Zealand
Tasman Sea
Greymouth
Tasmania
Flag
Crest
Dunedin
Invercargill
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
19,326
4,264
23,590
Wellington
Christchurch
South Island
South Pacific
Ocean
Stewart Island
Yes
U-17
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2000
20,798
U-14
2001
U-17
2002
U-20
2004
0
0
0
2005
2006
17
2003
2004
4-5
2005
2006
23,790
U-14
U-16
Seniors
Football clubs
325
318
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
143
144
Nicaragua (NCA) |
CONCACAF
Honduras
Caribbean Sea
Nicaragua
Matagalpa
Managua
El Bluff
Granada
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
7,000
250
7,250
Yes
World map
U-20
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
800
U-15
2001
2,600
U-17
2002
3,400
U-20
2003
4,000
U-23
2004
4,760
2005
5,000
2006
7,250
U-17
Seniors
Not allowed
U-15
U-17
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-20
Yes
Niger (NIG) |
CAF
Algeria
Niger
Mauritania
Agadez
Mali
Tahoua
Zinder
Niamey
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Nigeria
No
Burkina
Faso
Guinea
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Total number of football clubs
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
145
146
Nigeria (NGA) |
CAF
Sokoto Katsina
Benin
Nigeria
Abuja
Ilorin
Ghana
Kano
Chad
Jos
Enugu
Lagos
Port
Harcourt
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Central African
Republic
Warri
Cameroon
Zaire
Gulf of Guinea
1,110
Players*
2000
660
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
1,110
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
UEFA
North
Atlantic
Ocean
Northern
Ireland
Belfast
United
Kingdom
Republic of
Ireland
Flag
Crest
Irish
Sea
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,257
636
1,893
Yes
U-16
U-17
U-19
U-21
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
No data
U-15
2001
No data
U-16
2002
U-17
2003
U-19
2004
U-21
2005
2006
Football clubs
820
20
20
Yes
U-13
U-15
U-17/18
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
147
148
Norway (NOR) |
UEFA
Harstad
Bodo
Mo
Norwegian Sea
Sweden
Trondheim
Russia
Finland
Norway
Floro
Oslo
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
82,733
15,225
97,958
Estonia
Yes
Stavanger
U-16
U-17
U-19
U-23
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2000
74,686
U-15
2001
80,561
U-16
2002
85,680
U-17
2003
94,892
U-19
11
2004
104,597
U-23
2005
98,158
2006
98,158
2006
Football clubs
1,841
1,400
U-15/16
U-17
U-19
U-23
Yes
Matches
2002
13
2003
18
2004
13
2005
16
2006
13
No
Oman (OMA) |
AFC
Suhar
Muscat
United Arab
Emirates
Sur
Oman
Saudi Arabia
Duqm
Arabian Sea
Thamarit
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Yemen
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
149
150
Pakistan (PAK) |
AFC
Ka
Peshawar
Afghanistan
Iran
sch
mi
Faisalabad
Multan
Bahawalpur
Pakistan
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
240
Hyderabad
of Om
an
Karachi
No
Players*
2000
Nepal
India
Gulf
China
Islamabad
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
96
2006
240
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
No
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Palestine (PLE) |
AFC
Syria
Mediterranean Sea
Iraq
Palestine
Jerusalem
Gaza Strip
West Bank
Israel
Jordan
Egypt
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
240
267
507
2000
Yes
Saudi Arabia
Players*
60
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-18
2001
2002
2003
76
2004
120
2005
210
2006
400
U-18
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
10
13
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
11
2006
12
Yes
151
152
Panama (PAN) |
CONCACAF
Caribbean Sea
Coln
Panama
Panama
Canal
David
La Palma
Panama
Gulf of
Panama
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,202
664
1,866
Players*
2000
84
2001
97
2002
155
2003
160
2004
220
2005
461
2006
689
Yes
Colombia
World map
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-20
Seniors
Allowed, up to 13 years
Total number of football clubs
13-18
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
OFC
Wewak
Rabaul
New Guinea
Papua
New Guinea
Madang
Kerema
Morehead
Flag
Crest
Port
Moresby
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
2,523
1,711
4,234
Popondetta
Gulf of
Papua
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2,000
U-20
2001
2,567
2002
2,988
2003
3,500
2004
3,904
2005
4,053
2006
4,234
Allowed, from 10 to 12
241
134
14
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
153
154
Paraguay (PAR) |
CONMEBOL
Bolivia
Paraguay
Brazil
Pedro Juan
Caballero
San Pedro
Asuncin
Ciudad
del Este
Argentina
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
12
33
45
Yes
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
279
U-17
2001
U-20
2002
109
2003
145
2004
232
2005
71
2006
155
Football clubs
1,700
16
2
Not allowed
U-12
Yes
2003
2004
2005
12
U-15
U-18
2002
2006
Seniors
Year
Yes
Peru (PER) |
CONMEBOL
Ecuador
Colom.
Iquitos
Piura
Brazil
Trujillo
Pucallpa
Peru
South Pacific
Ocean
Lima
Huancayo
Arequipa
Flag
Crest
Bolivia
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
240
650
890
Yes
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
30
U-17
2001
29
U-20
2002
45
2003
57
2004
42
2005
2006
55
Football clubs
21,500
U-20
Seniors
82
28
Not allowed
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
155
Philippines (PHI) |
AFC
Baguio
tnam
South
China Sea
Quezon City
Manila
Legaspi
Mindoro
Vi e
156
Philippines
Samar
Philippine
Sea
Palawan
Negros
Puerto
Princesa
Butuan
Zamboanga
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
2,240
900
3,140
No
Davao
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
1,240
2006
3,140
U-19
Seniors
8-12
13-17
18-20
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Volleyball
Girls or womens football is in position 3.
Yes
Poland (POL) |
UEFA
Baltic Sea
Association founded in 1919
Affiliated to FIFA in 1923
Russia Lithuania
Poland
Bydgoszcz
Poznan
Germany
Bialystok
Warsaw
Wroclaw
Lublin
Rzeszw
Czech Republic
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,191
954
2,145
Slov.
U-17
U-19
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2000
1,490
U-17
2001
No data
U-19
2002
No data
2003
No data
2004
No data
2005
No data
2006
2,145
2006
13
10
Football clubs
U-19
Seniors
No
No
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2005
28
Yes
Year
201
Ukraine
Krakw
5,690
Belarus
No
157
158
Portugal (POR) |
UEFA
Portugal
North Atlantic
Ocean
Coimbra
Lisbon
Flag
Crest
Barreiro
Faro
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
511
783
1,294
Spain
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2000
1,197
U-18
2001
1,001
U-19
12
10
2002
963
2003
1,297
2004
1,715
2005
1,704
2006
1,749
69
U-18
Seniors
Allowed, U-13
Yes
2002
2003
12
2004
2005
2006
Year
2006
Football clubs
464
2005
5,414
2004
Yes
CONCACAF
Isla Deseches
Mona Passage
Arecibo
Mayagez
Bayamn
Isla de
Culebra
Carolina
Puerto Rico
Ponce
Isla Mona
Isla de
Vieques
Carribbean Sea
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,109
696
1,805
U-17
Players*
2000
Yes
2001
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-15
U-17
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
1,116
U-17
Football clubs
50
20
Yes
Yes
Matches
2003
2004
2005
0
2002
2006
Yes
159
160
Qatar (QAT) |
AFC
Bahrain
Al Khuwayr
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Persian Gulf
Ar Rayyan
Doha
Umm Said
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
234
69
303
Players*
2000
2001
1,140
2002
1,140
2003
980
2004
980
2005
330
2006
330
Yes
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
U-17
U-19
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
Romania (ROU) |
UEFA
Ukraine
Hungary
Iasi
Oradea
Cluj-Napoca
TrguMures
Sibiu
Timisoara
Mol.
Bacau
Romania
Pitesti
Ploiesti
Bucharest
Serbia
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
115
262
377
Black Sea
Craiova
Bulgaria
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
126
U-19
10
2001
107
2002
107
2003
145
2004
162
2005
547
2006
377
U-19
No
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
17
2003
10
2004
2005
2006
No
161
162
Russia (RUS) |
UEFA
Arctic Ocean
Russia
Saint
Petersburg
Moscow
Mongolia
Kazakhstan
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
3,800
4,302
8,102
ria
Krasnoyarsk
Novosibirsk
Omsk
Volgograd
Flag
Sibe
China
Japan
Yes
U-17
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2000
2,100
U-15
2001
4,375
U-17
2002
6,970
U-19
11
2003
7,354
2004
8,350
2005
10,206
2006
11,722
2006
4
U-15
U-17
U-19
Football clubs
13,840
2
489
Allowed, U-15
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
10
2005
2006
10
Yes
Rwanda (RWA) |
CAF
Uganda
Gisenyi
Kigali
Kibuye
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
360
91
451
80
2001
80
2002
120
2003
180
2004
300
2005
400
2006
450
No
Players*
2000
Burundi
Cyangugu
Butare
Tanzania
Rwanda
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Allowed, U-18
Total number of football clubs
U-14
U-16
U-20
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
163
164
Samoa (SAM) |
OFC
Samoa
Asau
Apolima
Manono
Apia
Mulifanua
Upolu
Nuutele
Nuulua
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Players*
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
UEFA
Italy
Serravalle
Domagnano
Acquaviva
San Marino
San Marino
Italy
Fiorentino
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
17
48
65
No
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
34
2005
51
2006
65
Allowed from 6 to 11
Total number of football clubs
No
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
165
166
CAF
Ilha do Prncipe
Santo Antonio
Tinhosa Pequena
Tinhosa Grande
Gulf of Guinea
So Tom e Prncipe
Neves
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Santa Cruz
Total
registered
So Tom
Ilha de So Tom
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
AFC
Iraq
Iran
Pe
Tabuk
rs
ia
Ras al Khafji
Egypt
Gu
Medina
lf
Riyadh
Oman
Mecca
Re
Sudan
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Players*
Jizan
Yemen
Crest
Se
Flag
Saudi Arabia
Arabian Sea
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
167
168
Scotland (SCO) |
UEFA
North Sea
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
3,876
1,138
5,014
Yes
U-17
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2,000
U-15
2001
2,700
U-17
2002
3,072
U-19
2003
3,600
2004
4,000
2005
4,632
2006
5,014
U-13
U-15
U-17
Seniors
Football clubs
6,600
127
180
Allowed, 15 years
Yes
Matches
2002
10
2003
2004
10
2005
2006
No
Senegal (SEN) |
CAF
Podor
Saint-Louis
Mauritania
Matam
Lingure
Dakar
North
Atlantic
Ocean
Senegal
Kaolack
Tambacounda
Kolda
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
376
302
678
Players*
2000
228
2001
334
2002
360
2003
464
2004
557
2005
412
2006
678
Guinea-Bissau
Kdougou
Guinea
No
Ziguinchor
Mali
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Not allowed
25
11
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
169
170
Serbia (SRB) |
UEFA
Belgrade
Croatia
Romania
BosniaHerzegovina
Serbia
Valjevo
Kraljevo
Montenegro
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,834
291
2,125
Bulgaria
Yes
Vranjc
Adriatic Sea
Players*
2000
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-19
2001
2002
2-6
2003
2004
2005
2006
Seniors
1,382
Allowed, U-12
Total number of football clubs
U-15
U-17
U-19
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Seychelles (SEY) |
CAF
Victoria
Mah
Indian Ocean
Les Amirantes
Coetivy
Seychelles
Groupe dAldabra
Atoll de Cosmoledo
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
85
100
185
Yes
Atoll de Farquhar
World map
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
Seniors
2006
U-17
No
Total number of football clubs
No
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
171
172
CAF
Kabala
Guinea
Kambia
Makeni
Sefadu
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Banana Islands
Bo
Shenge
Kenema
Turtle Islands
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
80
350
430
Liberia
Sulima
Yes
U-17
Players*
Team
2000
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Seniors
430
U-20 (16-20)
No
Total number of football clubs
16 and above
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Singapore (SIN) |
AFC
Malaysia
Singapore
Changi
Bedok
Jurong
Pulau
Tekong
Singapore
Pulau Bukum
Sentosa
Main Strait
Flag
Crest
Si
S
ore
ngap
tra
it
Indonesia
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,000
250
1,250
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
420
U-17
2001
550
U-19
2002
550
2003
600
2004
1,000
2005
1,500
2006
2,000
Football clubs
U-13
U-17
U-19
U-23
Seniors
41
13
15
Allowed, 7 years
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
173
174
Slovakia (SVK) |
UEFA
Poland
Czech Republic
Zilina
Slovakia
Trencin
Lucenec
Nitra
Bratislava
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
460
480
940
Hungary
Komarno
World map
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2000
975
U-17
2001
800
U-19
2002
800
2003
810
2004
850
2005
855
2006
880
2006
12
10
2-3
Football clubs
Seniors
11
11
Yes
Matches
2002
12
2003
12
2004
12
2005
18
2006
20
2005
2,422
Yes
No
Slovenia (SVN) |
UEFA
Hungary
Austria
Maribor
Velenje
Kranj
Italy
Nova Gorica
Ljubljana
Slovenia
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
280
190
470
Players*
2000
145
Piran
Celje
Novo Mesto
Croatia
Koper
Gulf of Venice
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
470
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
175
176
OFC
Papua
New Guinea
Choiseul
Solomon Islands
Santa Isabel
Malaita
Maramasike
Honiara
Solomon Sea
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
541
300
841
Santa Cruz
Islands
San
Cristobal
Yes
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
360
U-19
2001
420
U-20
2002
326
2003
360
2004
640
2005
700
2006
841
Football clubs
11
Not allowed
U-12, U-20
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Seniors
11
none
Yes
Somalia (SOM) |
CAF
Ethiopia
Boosaaso
Hargeysa
Somalia
Galcaio
Beledweyne
Indian Ocean
Mogadishu
Kenya
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
132
88
220
Players*
2000
280
No
Chisimayu
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
1,435
2006
220
No
Total number of football clubs
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
177
178
CAF
Botswana
Namibia
Messina
Mozambique
Pietersburg
Pretoria
Johannesburg
Kimberley
South
Atlantic
Ocean
Flag
Crest
Registered youth
(U-18)
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
500
4,500
5,000
Durban
South Africa
East London
Indian Ocean
Cape Town
World map
Ladysmith
Yes
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2000
5,000
U-20
2001
5,200
2002
5,300
2003
5,500
2004
5,800
2005
5,000
2006
5,000
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-16
Total number of football clubs
12-17
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
12
Yes
Spain (ESP) |
UEFA
Vigo
France
Gijn
Len
Zaragoza
Barcelona
Port
uga
Valladolid
North
Atlantic
Ocean
Madrid
Valencia
Spain
Cartagena
Sevilla
Cdiz
Flag
Crest
Registered youth
(U-18)
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
4,190
11,947
16,137
Algeria
Mlaga
World map
Mediterranean Sea
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
11,332
U-17
2001
8,874
U-19
10
14
2002
9,117
2003
9,318
2004
9,747
2005
10,666
2006
11,581
Football clubs
18,286
8,050
2,220
Allowed, 12 years
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
179
180
AFC
Jaffna
India
Bay of Bengal
Mannar
Sri Lanka
Gulf of Mannar
Matale
Kandy
Negombo
Colombo
Flag
Crest
Registered youth
(U-18)
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
2,600
600
3,200
Players*
2000
200
Hambantota
No
Badulla
Galle
World map
Batticaloa
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-17
3,200
U-15
U-13
U-13
U-15
U-13
U-15
U-17
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
CONCACAF
Sadlers
Caribbean Sea
Cayon
Saint Kitts
Basseterre
Newcastle
Caribbean Sea
Charlestown
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Players*
2000
75
Nevis
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
181
182
CONCACAF
Caribbean Sea
Castries
Anse La Raye
Saint Lucia
Dennery
Soufrire
Micoud
Choiseul
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
50
213
263
Players*
2000
100
Vieux Fort
World map
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
263
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
CONCACAF
Saint Vincent
Georgetown
Kingstown
Bequia
Caribbean Sea
Baliceaux Island
Mustique
Canouan
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Yes
Total
registered
50
U-23
Union Island
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
183
184
Sudan (SUD) |
CAF
Egypt
Libya
Saudi Arabia
Port Sudan
Kasala
Se
Khartoum
Chad
Re
Atbara
Sudan
Al Fashir
Nyala
C.A.R.
Flag
Crest
Registered youth
(U-18)
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
Juba
World map
Players*
Malakal
Somalia
Ethiopia
Waw
Bor
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
*Total registered female (adult and youth) players
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Suriname (SUR) |
CONCACAF
Paramaribo
Nieuw Amsterdam
North Atlantic
Apoera
Brokopondo
Guyana
French Guyana
Suriname
Flag
Crest
Brazil
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
71
148
219
Yes
U-19
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
159
U-17
2001
209
U-19
2002
200
U-20
2003
165
2004
195
2005
194
2006
219
16 and older
Football clubs
9
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
185
186
Swaziland (SWZ) |
CAF
Piggs Peak
Mozambique
Mbabane
South Africa
Siteki
Manzini
Indian Ocean
Swaziland
Nhlangano
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,040
260
1,300
No
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
200
2002
214
2003
180
2004
195
2005
200
2006
1,300
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
16
49
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Netball
Girls or womens football is in position 2.
1 staff member
No
Sweden (SWE) |
UEFA
Kiruna
Sweden
Iceland
Norway
Sundsvall
Finland
Stockholm
Russia
Gteborg
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
106,537
29,489
136,026
Yes
Malm
World map
U-16
U-17
U-18
U-19
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
37,538
U-15
2001
37,915
U-16
2002
39,730
U-17
2003
44,306
U-18
2004
49,942
U-19
2005
56,225
2006
136,327
Football clubs
3,236
1,000
15-19
Yes
Matches
2002
12
2003
19
2004
17
2005
14
2006
13
Yes
187
188
Switzerland (SUI) |
UEFA
Germany
Basle
France
Zurich
St. Gallen
Biel
Lucerne
Neuchtel
Bern
Austria
Chur
Switzerland
Lausanne
Italy
Geneva
Flag
Crest
Lugano
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
10,654
6,922
17,576
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2000
6,929
U-17
2001
7,429
U-19
12
10
14
11
11
2002
8,200
U-20
2003
9,740
2004
13,141
2005
15,239
2006
17,567
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-10
U-12
U-14
U-16
U-18
Football clubs
1,417
392
6
Yes
Year
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Syria (SYR) |
AFC
Turkey
Aleppo
Ar Raqqah
Syria
Baniyas
Mediterranean Sea
Tadmur
Iraq
Lebanon
Damascus
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
260
185
445
No
Jordan
World map
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
340
2006
445
U-16
No
Total number of football clubs
8-17
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
12
2 staff members
No
189
190
Tahiti (TAH) |
OFC
Papeete
Tahiti
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
361
328
689
Players*
2000
2001
2002
2003
150
2004
150
2005
180
2006
689
Yes
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-14
Seniors
Allowed from 6 to 14
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
Tajikistan (TJK) |
AFC
Kazakhstan
Isfara
Valley
Kyrgyzstan
Panjakent
Uzbekistan
China
Tajikistan
Dushanbe
Murghob
Kulob
Khorugh
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
80
20
100
Pakis.
No
Afghanistan
U-15
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
U-14
2001
U-15
2002
2003
2004
50
2005
80
2006
100
Football clubs
20
U-15
Seniors
Not allowed
U-12
No
U-14
U-14
U-15
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
191
192
Tanzania (TAN) |
CAF
Kenya
Musoma
Mwanza
Arusha
Dem. Rep.
of the Congo
Indian Ocean
Tanga
Dodoma
Zanzibar
Dar es
Salaam
Tanzania
Zambia
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
800
500
1,300
No
Songea
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
200
2004
275
2005
275
2006
1,300
Schools
U-12
10-18
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
AFC
Myanmar
Hainan Dao
(China)
Laos
Chiang
Mai Khon Kaen
Gulf of
Bengalen
Thailand
Bangkok
Cambodia
Gu
Vietnam
Thailand (THA) |
South
China
Sea
lf
of
Th
ai
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
400
600
1,000
Yes
nd
Crest
la
Flag
U-19
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
150
U-14
2001
200
U-16
10
12
15
2002
500
U-17
13
15
18
2003
1,500
U-19
16
18
22
2004
2005
2,000
2006
3,000-4,000
14-19
Seniors
13-18
Matches
2002
2003
15
2004
22
2005
24
2006
30
Yes
193
194
Timor-Leste (TLS) |
AFC
Banda Sea
Dili
Timor-Leste
Suai
Indonesia
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
75
250
325
Players*
2000
No
Timor Sea
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
400
2006
Not allowed
22
10
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Togo (TOG) |
CAF
Burkina
Faso
Benin
Ghana
Kara
Nigeria
Sokod
Cte dIvoire
Togo
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
25
355
380
Players*
2000
180
2001
200
2002
200
2003
240
2004
250
2005
340
2006
380
No
Lom
World map
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
195
196
Tonga (TGA) |
OFC
Nomuka
Nomuka Iki
Haapai Group
Vavau Group
Neiafu
Kolofosia
Atata
Islands
Nukualofa
Kao
Eua Iki
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
390
315
705
Pangai
Tofua
Fatumu
Foa
Lifuka
Uoleva
Haafova
Tongatapu Island
Eua Island
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2000
200
U-19
10
2001
235
U-20
12
2002
330
2003
580
2004
610
2005
670
2006
705
Football clubs
Total number of football clubs
12
U-15
U-17
U-20
Allowed, U-12
12-19
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
32
2006
No
CONCACAF
Tobago
Caribbean Sea
Scarborough
Port-of-Spain
Venezuela
Trinidad
San Fernando
Rio Claro
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
400
1,275
1,675
Yes
Players*
Team
2000
950
U-20
2001
1,000
2002
1,200
2003
1,200
2004
1,400
2005
1,550
2006
1,675
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
No
6
2005
2006
No
197
198
Tunisia (TUN) |
CAF
Bizerte
Tunis
Sfax
Mediterranean Sea
Gafsa
Algeria
Tunisia
Libya
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
344
463
807
No
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
1,099
2005
791
2006
807
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
No
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Turkey (TUR) |
UEFA
Georgia
Black Sea
Istanbul
Samsun
Trabzon
Bursa
Ankara
Erzurum
Sivas
Turkey
Izmir
Konya
Antalya
Iraq
Syria
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
318
306
624
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2000
412
U-17
U-19
15
2001
2006
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
819
U-19
Football clubs
4,212
152
25
Seniors
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
199
200
Turkmenistan (TKM) |
AFC
Kazakhstan
Dasoguz
Uzbekistan
Trkmenbasy
Turkmenistan
Caspian
Sea
Ashgabat
Mary
Iran
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
240
40
280
Yes
Afghanistan
Players*
2000
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-17
2001
2002
3-5
2003
2004
2005
2006
Seniors
280
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
CONCACAF
North Caicos
Bottle Creek
Blue
Hills
Middle Caicos
East Caicos
Providenciales
West
Caicos
Caicos Islands
Grand Turk
(Cockburn Town)
Cockburn Harbour
South
Caicos
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
60
50
110
Turks Islands
Salt Cays
Yes
Ambergris Cays
U-20
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
30
U-17
2001
45
U-20
2002
60
2003
75
2004
90
2005
100
2006
115
Football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
201
202
Uganda (UGA) |
CAF
Sudan
Arua
Gulu
Moroto
Lira
Dem. Rep.
of the
Congo
Uganda
Kenya
Jinja
Kampala
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
90,000
40,000
130,000
Yes
Lake
Victoria
World map
U-17
U-20
Players*
2000
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-14
2001
1,000
U-17
2002
1,800
U-20
2003
3,000
2004
3,750
2005
6,500
2006
8,500
U-15
U-20
Seniors
Football clubs
200
10
190
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Ukraine (UKR) |
UEFA
Belarus
Poland
Zhytomyr
Lviv
Slovakia
Uzhhorod
Chernivisi
Hungary
Chernihiv
Kiev
Russia
Kharkiv
Ukraine
Donetsk
Mol.
Odesa
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
44
182
226
Romania
Serb.
and
Mont.
Black
Sea
Yes
U-19
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2000
175
U-17
2001
157
U-19
10
2002
145
2003
142
2004
185
2005
197
2006
226
2005
2006
Football clubs
13-14
15-16
over 16
Not allowed
Yes
Matches
2002
11
2003
12
2004
10
2005
13
2006
10
2004
Yes
203
204
AFC
Iran
Persian Gulf
'Ajman
Dubai
Qatar
Gulf of Oman
Abu Dhabi
Qutuf
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Saudi Arabia
No
Total
registered
No players registered
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No leagues
No
Total number of football clubs
U-16
No
Matches
2002
2003
Volleyball
2004
2005
2006
Yes
Uruguay (URU) |
CONMEBOL
Brazil
Artigas
Salto Rivera
Argentina
Melo
Paysand
Uruguay
Mercedes
San Jos
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
100
100
200
Treinta
y Tres
Montevideo
South
Atlantic
Ocean
Yes
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
700
U-17
U-20
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
300
U-17
Football clubs
45
10
Not allowed
U-15 to U-17
Yes
Seniors
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
205
206
USA (USA) |
CONCACAF
Canada
Seattle
Bermuda
Los Angeles
United States
of America
North Pacific
Ocean
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
1,562,826
104,371
1,667,197
North Atlantic
Ocean
New Orleans
Hawaiian I.
New York
Washington, D.C.
San Francisco
Bahamas
Mexico
Yes
U-15
U-16
U-17
U-20
U-21
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2000
1,544,049
U-14
2003
0
2004
0
2005
0
2006
0
2001
U-15
2002
U-16
2003
U-17
2004
U-20
18
12
12
U-21
2005
2006
1,669,519
5-10
Football clubs
5,000
4,000
U-16
U-17
U-20
Yes
Matches
2002
19
2003
23
2004
34
2005
2006
22
No
CONCACAF
Saint Thomas
Cruz Bay
Charlotte Amalie
British
Virgin Islands (U.K.)
Saint John
Christiansted
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
150
30
180
Port Alucroix
Yes
Saint Croix
U-19
U-20
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
U-17
2001
U-19
2002
U-20
2003
2004
120
2005
160
2006
180
Seniors
Football clubs
13
2
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
Basketball, softball
2005
2006
No
207
208
Uzbekistan (UZB) |
AFC
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Nukus
Urganch
Tashkent
Uzbekistan
Jizzax
Buxoro
Turkmenistan
Caspian
Sea
Flag
Crest
Qarshi
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
60
80
140
Tajikistan
Termiz
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
220
U-19
10
10
2001
239
2002
256
2003
300
2004
315
2005
340
2006
400
Seniors
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
10
10
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
10
2005
10
2006
15
Yes
Vanuatu (VAN) |
OFC
Iles Torres
Iles Banks
Espiritu Santo
Mawo
Pentecte
Ambrym
Luganville
Malakula
Vanuatu
pi
Port Vila
Coral Sea
Flag
Crest
Registered youth
(U-18)
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Erromango
Tanna
Matthew
Hunter
Anatom
Yes
Total
registered
38
U-20
fat
World map
Players*
2000
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-20
2001
2002
3-4
2003
2004
2005
2006
Seniors
38
U-14
U-16
U-16+
No
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Netball
Girls or womens football is in position 2.
Yes
209
210
Venezuela (VEN) |
CONMEBOL
Maracaibo
Caracas
Grenada
Puerto La Cruz
Atlantic Ocean
Ciudad Guayana
San Christbal
Venezuela
Puerto Ayacucho
Guyana
Colombia
Flag
Crest
Surinam
Brazil
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
4,164
1,515
5,679
Yes
U-18
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
3,404
U-15
2001
U-18
2002
U-20
2003
2004
12 hours
2005
2006
6,279
U-15
U-18
U-20
Seniors
Football clubs
736
212
67
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Yes
Vietnam (VIE) |
AFC
China
Myanmar
(Burma)
Hanoi
Laos
Haiphong
Vinh
South
China Sea
Da Nang
Thailand
Vietnam
Cambodia
Flag
Crest
Ho Chi Minh
City
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
100
250
350
Philippines
Nha Trang
Yes
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
176
U-19
2001
180
2002
180
2003
210
2004
290
2005
320
2006
450
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
10
2005
10
2006
Yes
211
212
Wales (WAL) |
UEFA
Holyhead
Mold
Irish Sea
Ireland
Barmouth
England
Cardigan Bay
Wales
St Davids
Flag
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
2,656
1,000
3,656
Cardiff
Celtic Sea
Yes
Brecon
U-16
U-17
U-19
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
600
U-15
2001
1,179
U-16
2002
1,404
U-17
2003
1,596
U-19
2004
2,404
2005
2,754
2006
3,656
123
13
2003
2004
2005
10
Matches
2002
2006
No
Yemen (YEM) |
AFC
Oman
Saudi Arabia
Al Ghaydah
Re
Yemen
d
Se
Sanaa
Arabian Sea
Al Mukall
Er
itr
ea
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
50
110
160
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
15
2006
30
Socotra
Gulf of Aden
Yes
Players*
2000
Aden
Mocha
World map
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
U-18
Not allowed
Total number of football clubs
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
213
214
Zambia (ZAM) |
CAF
Dem. Rep.
of the Congo
Kasama
Angola
Solwezi
Chipata
Ndola
Kabwe
Zambia
Lusaka
Mongu
Livingstone
Flag
Tanzania
Mpulungu
Crest
World map
Registered adults
(18 and over)
Total
registered
2,400
1,600
4,000
Mozambique
Zimbabwe
Yes
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
1,170
U-17
2001
1,500
U-20
2002
1,900
2003
2,400
2004
2,800
2005
3,300
2006
4,000
Football clubs
174
50
4
U-20
Seniors
Not allowed
15-18
Yes
Matches
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
No
Zimbabwe (ZIM)
CAF
Zambia
Kariba
Harare
Binga
Hwange
Mozambique
Zimbabwe
Mutare
Gweru
Bulawayo
Botswana
Flag
Crest
Registered adults
(18 and over)
10,000
3,700
Beitbridge
World map
Yes
Total
registered
U-17
U-19
U-20
Year
Players*
Team
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2000
6,150
U-14
2001
7,350
U-17
2002
8,550
U-19
2003
10,500
U-20
2004
12,490
2005
12,800
2006
13,700
19
20
23
25
Not allowed
Matches
2002
U-14 to U-19
2003
2004
2005
2006
Football
1
No
215
216
Publisher
Fdration Internationale de Football Association
Proofreading
FIFA Translations
President
Joseph S. Blatter
General Secretary
Jrme Valcke
Printing
rva Druck und Medien AG, Altsttten, Switzerland
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