Football In Suriname
The sport of football in the country of Suriname is run by the Surinamese Football Association.
The association administers the national football team, as well as the national football league.
| Football in Suriname | |
|---|---|
| Country | Suriname |
| Governing body | Surinamese Football Association |
| National team(s) | Men's national team |
| First played | 1862 |
National competitions | |
Club competitions | |
International competitions | |
CONCACAF Champions League CONCACAF League Caribbean Club Shield FIFA Club World Cup CONCACAF Gold Cup (National Team) CONCACAF Nations League (National Team) FIFA World Cup (National Team) CONCACAF Women's Championship (National Team) FIFA Women's World Cup (National Team) | |
Since the launch of professional football on February 22, 2024, ten teams are competing in the professional Suriname Major League.
National team
The 1978 FIFA World Cup was the nearest the national team got to qualifying a major world tournament. The national team has lost potential players to the Netherlands.
References
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