Kurdistan Regional Management National Football Team

Overview

The Kurdistan Regional Management national football team, also known as the Kurdistan national football team or Iraqi Kurdistan national football team, represents the Kurdish people living in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The team is recognized by the United Nations and has been involved in sports organizations for autonomous countries.

Affiliation

The team is not affiliated with FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) or the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), which means it cannot participate in the World Cup or other AFC-sanctioned tournaments. However, it is a member of Conifa (New Federal States and Regions Football Association), an organization that represents football teams from unrecognized states and regions.

History

The team played its first international match against the Football Lapland Team in 2008 at the Gällivare Stadium in Gällivare, Sweden, which ended in a 2-2 draw. In 2012, the Kurdistan national football team won its first title at the VIVA World Cup, defeating Northern Cyprus 2-1 in the final with over 22,000 fans in attendance.

Participation in International Tournaments

Although not affiliated with FIFA or AFC, the Kurdistan national football team has participated in various international football tournaments. In addition to the VIVA World Cup, they have also competed in other Conifa-sanctioned events.

Notable Matches and Titles

* 2012 VIVA World Cup: Won the title by defeating Northern Cyprus 2-1 in the final.
* 2008 VIVA World Cup: Played its first international match against Football Lapland Team, ending in a 2-2 draw.

External Links

* Kurdistan Football Association (official website)

Note: The team's name and affiliation may vary depending on the source. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the team's history and participation in international football tournaments.