Overview
- Kenneth Kleist, president of the Kalaallit Arsaattartut Kattuffiat, confirmed on June 10 that CONCACAF declined Greenland’s bid without providing detailed reasons.
- UEFA had earlier dismissed Greenland’s application, limiting membership to countries recognized by the United Nations.
- The dual rejections prevent Greenland’s national football team from entering any FIFA World Cup qualifying competitions.
- Greenland has participated in the International Handball Federation since 1998 and reached the Handball World Championship twice.
- National coach Morten Rutkjaer said his dream of facing other nations in World Cup qualifiers is now postponed indefinitely.