[1][2][3][4][5][6] Catalonia[7] and Rapa Nui[8] were thought to be potential participants, but ultimately declined or withdrew.

[11] In parallel with the tournament, a festival celebrating the cultural diversity of the teams involved was held in Östersund.

[13] The draw was made by ConIFA World President Per-Anders Blind in Östersund on 24 March 2014.

The Quebec team had affiliated with the Fédération de soccer du Québec, with the intention that the FSQ eventually apply for membership of CONCACAF.

[24] The Zanzibar team were unable to obtain visas to enter Sweden and were thus forced to pull out of the tournament.