Unlike the Olympics, FIFA recognizes the four Home Nations of the United Kingdom - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland- as separate entities.
The African Cup of Nations, the main international football competition in Africa, was first held in 1957.
Since the women's NCAA Div 1 championship was established in 1981, The University of North Carolina has won the tournament 19 times.
In the early years of of the game, American soccer was dominated by teams from New England, particularly Fall River, New Bedford and Pawtucket.
Stars George Best, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo all wore #7 for Manchester United.