Greenland's soccer and futsal players huddle during a training session at Nuuk stadium in Nuuk, Greenland, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Credit: AP By The Associated PressUpdated June 26, 2025 ...

CONCACAF didn't respond to a request for comment. Greenland, technically European territory, might have been expected to seek membership in UEFA.

CONCACAF didn't respond to a request for comment. Greenland, technically European territory, might have been expected to seek membership in UEFA.

But Patrick Frederiksen, captain of the national team, thinks CONCACAF’s rejection came down to money. “We all know it’s really expensive to travel to Greenland,” he said.

CONCACAF didn’t respond to a request for comment. Greenland, technically European territory, might have been expected to seek membership in UEFA.

CONCACAF didn't respond to a request for comment. Greenland, technically European territory, might have been expected to seek membership in UEFA.

But Patrick Frederiksen, captain of the national team, thinks CONCACAF’s rejection came down to money. “We all know it’s really expensive to travel to Greenland,” he said.

NUUK, Greenland (AP) — For most of the year, Greenland is covered in ice and snow and its locals retreat indoors. But for three short months beginning in June, everyone heads outside — day and ...