Football in Greenland

Because of the climatic conditions, Greenland is unable to support any grass pitches so games are played on artificial turf.

The difficulty and expense of travel on the island means that to this day it is formatted with local qualifying rounds, leading to a final tournament in a single host location.

Data on the futsal, youth and veterans leagues is much more sporadic but have been similar in years past.

[citation needed] Without CONCACAF or UEFA membership, opportunities are limited for any Greenlandic national sides.

[10][11][12] One of the biggest moments in the island's footballing history came in 2001 when the national team played a landmark fixture against Tibet in Denmark, the game went ahead despite great pressure by the Chinese Government and FIFA to have it called off.

[13][14] The Island Games would also eventually provide opportunities for the women's national team, with the inaugural tournament coming in 2001.

[15] Youth international teams have also been set up, with men's U21 and U19 sides having trained previously, though there is not significant evidence beyond that.