In November 2006, Sápmi took part in – and won – the inaugural VIVA World Cup in Occitania, organised by the NF-Board.

Sápmi overcame both the host nation and Monaco to win the trophy, scoring an impressive 42 goals in 3 games.

Sápmi footballers who have played for both the Norwegian national side and the Sápmi team include Morten Gamst Pedersen,[citation needed] Sigurd Rushfeldt and Tom Høgli.

Steffen Nystrøm, of Tromsø IL has played for the Norway under-21 team, and made his Sápmi debut in the VIVA World Cup.

[3] Sápmi squad at the 2016 ConIFA World Football Cup in Abkhazia, 28 May – 6 June 2016.