Iranian football league system

Football (soccer) league of Iran

Iranian football league systemCountry| Iran

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Sport| Association football
Promotion and relegation| Yes
National system
Federation| Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran
Confederation| AFC
Top division| Pro League
Second division| Azadegan League
Cup competition|

*     * Hazfi Cup (Persian Gulf Cup)
* Super Cup (Imam Reza Cup)

Association football in Iran

The Iranian football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for football clubs in Iran.

## Structure

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The current structure has been in place since 2001. The Pro League is the highest level of club football in Iran. It is also called the Pro League. Below it is the Azadegan League, also known as the 1st division and called the Azadegan League, which consists of one eighteen-team group. One level further down from that is the League 3, also known as League 3 which is made up of 60 teams evenly distributed into three groups. One step down, and the final nationwide league, is the League 3. This level has six groups and 96 teams. The final level of the football system consists of 31 provincial leagues. Local teams from each province participate in these leagues, and some of the leagues are divided into further divisions.

The system works with a promotion-relegation system, meaning that a team from the lowest level of the system can make it to the top level within a number of years. The number of teams in each league often changes from season to season, due to the lack of any professional management in the lower levels of the system. Currently the IPL is the only league that is considered professional, despite many of its rules about club facilities and management being broken. It is not uncommon for teams in the lower levels of the system to change team names because of sponsorship issues or for teams to completely withdraw from a competition.

The top four levels of the system are managed by the Iranian football federation, while the bottom level leagues are managed by their respective provincial football committee.

Level

| Total clubs (190 in FFIRI Leagues)  |

League(s) / division(s)

|
|

| 16  |

Pro League
16 clubs – 2 relegations

| 18  |

Azadegan League
18 clubs – 2 promotions, 3 relegations

| 60  |

League 2 \- Group 1
20 clubs – 1 promotion, 2 relegations

League 2 \- Group 2
20 clubs – 1 promotion, 2 relegations

League 2 \- Group 3
20 clubs – 1 promotion, 2 relegations

4  | 96  |

League 3 \- Group 1
16 clubs
1 promotions, 5.16 relegations

League 3 \- Group 2
16 clubs
1 promotions, 5.16 relegations

League 3 \- Group 3
16 clubs
1 promotions, 5.16 relegations

League 3 \- Group 4
16 clubs
1 promotions, 5.16 relegations

League 3 \- Group 5
16 clubs
1 promotions, 5.16 relegations

League 3 \- Group 6
16 clubs
1 promotions, 5.16 relegations

5 (Provincial)  |  |

Tehran League 16 clubs – 2 promotions, 3 relegations
Alborz League 12 clubs – 1 promotion
Ardebil League – 1 promotion
Azarbayejan Gharbi League 13 clubs – 1 promotion
Azarbayejan Sharghi League – 1 promotion
Boushehr League 10 clubs – 1 promotion
Chaharmahal & Bakhtiyari League 8 clubs – 1 promotion
Fars League – 1 promotion
Gilan League – 1 promotion
Golestan League – 1 promotion
Hamedan League – 1 promotion
Hormozgan League – 1 promotion
Ilam League – 1 promotion
Isfahan League – 1 promotion
Kerman League – 1 promotion
Kermanshah League – 1 promotion
Khorasan Jonoubi League 10 clubs – 1 promotion
Khorasan Razavi League – 1 promotion
Khorasan Shomali League 10 clubs – 1 promotion
Khouzestan League – 1 promotion
Kish League – 1 promotion
Kohgiluye & Boyer Ahmad League – 1 promotion
Kordestan League 10 clubs – 1 promotion
Lorestan League – 1 promotion
Markazi League – 1 promotion
Mazandaran League – 1 promotion
Qazvin League 8 clubs – 1 promotion
Qom League – 1 promotion
Semnan League – 1 promotion
Sistan & Balouchestan League – 1 promotion
Tehran Suburbs League 14 clubs – 1 promotion
Yazd League – 1 promotion
Zanjan League – 1 promotion

6 (Provincial)  |  |

Tehran 1st Division 16 clubs – 3 promotions, 3 relegations

7 (Provincial)  |  |

Tehran 2nd Division 32 clubs – 3 promotions, 16 relegations

8 (District)  |  |

Tehran North-West League
Tehran North-East League
Tehran South-West League
Tehran South-East League
Shemiranat League
Rey League

### League system changes

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Years  | 1st tier  | 2nd tier  | 3rd tier  | 4th tier  | 5th tier

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1970–1972  | Local League  | –  | –  | –  | –
1973–1979  | Takht Jamshid Cup | 2nd Division | –  | –  | –
1989–1990  | Qods League | \-  | \-  | –  | –
1991–2001  | Azadegan League | 2nd Division | 3rd Division | –  | –
2001–Present  | Pro League | Azadegan League | League 2 | League 3 | Provincial Leagues

### History

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### Before 1970

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Before the 1970s, Iran did not have an official national football league. Most clubs participated in championships of their city or province. Therefore, the champion of the Tehran Premier League was seen as the Iranian football champion. Due to their achievements in the Tehran Premier League, Shahin Tehran and Taj, today known as Esteghlal, were the most popular teams at this time. Also Daraei and PAS Tehran were successful clubs in Tehran's own league.[1]

### Local League

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Local League champions Season  | Champions  | Runners-up

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|

1970–71 | Taj | PAS Tehran
1971–72 | Persepolis | PAS Tehran

In 1970, the Local League was created.[2] For the first time, the league comprised also teams from many other cities and provinces including Sepahan from Isfahan and East Azerbaijan's famous club Tractor.[3] The first recognized Iranian football champion was Taj after beating PAS Tehran 2–1 in the final of the 1970–71 Local League.[4][5][6][3] The incidents of the semi-final between Taj and Persepolis are also of great importance for the rivalry between both clubs.[4][7][6] The second and last edition of the Local League was won by Persepolis.[8][4][9]

### Takht Jamshid Cup

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Main article: Takht Jamshid Cup

Takht Jamshid Cup champions Season  | Champions  | Runners-up

|
|

1973–74 | Persepolis | Taj
1974–75 | Taj | Persepolis
1975–76 | Persepolis | Homa
1976–77 | PAS Tehran | Persepolis
1977–78 | PAS Tehran | Persepolis

In 1972, the Takht Jamshid Cup was founded as the national league and included teams from all over the country. The Iranian Football Federation had decided to create a league similar to European football leagues. The league was named after Takht-e Jamshid, the ancient Achaemenid capital known outside of Iran as Persepolis. The Takht Jamshid Cup comprised twelve clubs in the 1973–74 season. Persepolis became the first champions of the Takht Jamshid Cup, two points ahead of rival Taj.[10][11]

Before the beginning of the 1974–75 season, the number of teams were increased from twelve to 16 teams. Esteghlal claimed its first Takht Jamshid Cup title after winning the league ahead of Persepolis.[12] The 1975–76 Takht Jamshid Cup was won by Persepolis with a great performance by Iranian football legend Ali Parvin.[13] The second place team was another Tehran based club, Homa.[14] The next two seasons were won by PAS Tehran under coach Hassan Habibi.[15][16] PAS Tehran won their championships both times ahead of Persepolis.[17][18] At this time the Takht Jamshid Cup was one of the strongest football leagues in Asia. The Iran national football team won in 1976 their third successive AFC Asian Cup and qualified 1978 for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in the country's history.

The 1978–79 Takht Jamshid Cup season was abandoned due to the 1979 Revolution. Shahbaz was leading the league after twelve matchdays ahead of Persepolis and Taj.[19][20][21]

### 1979 Revolution and 1980s

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Due to the Islamic Revolution and the Iran–Iraq War, the Takht Jamshid Cup was dissolved and also the lower leagues were unorganized. Once again the champion of the Tehran Province League was seen as the Iranian football champion. The league was dominated by Persepolis with five titles and Esteghlal with two championships. In 1987 the 17th of Shahrivar league was created with mainly teams from Tehran, but also with clubs from some others cities. The league was won by Persepolis ahead of Daraei.[22] Due to the fact that the league was part of the Tehran Province League, Persepolis' title is today not accepted as a national championship.

### Qods League

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Qods League champions Season  | Champions  | Runners-up

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|

1989–90 | Esteghlal | Persepolis

In 1989 the Qods League was formed as the national Iranian football league. The first official Iranian football champion since the revolution was Esteghlal. After only one season the Qods League was abolished.[23]

### Azadegan League

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Main article: Azadegan League

Azadegan League champions Season  | Champions  | Runners-up

|
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1991–92 | PAS Tehran | Esteghlal
1992–93 | PAS Tehran | Persepolis
1993–94 | Saipa | Persepolis
1994–95 | Saipa | Esteghlal
1995–96 | Persepolis | Bahman
1996–97 | Persepolis | Bahman
1997–98 | Esteghlal | PAS Tehran
1998–99 | Persepolis | Esteghlal
1999–00 | Persepolis | Esteghlal
2000–01 | Esteghlal | Persepolis

In 1991 the Azadegan League was formed as the top flight of Iranian football. The league was named as Azadegan League in honor of the Iranian prisoners of war who were released. Azadegan means the liberated in Persian. The league started with a format of 12 teams in the first season. In the 1992–93 Azadegan League season the league changed its format. 16 clubs participated in two groups of eight teams. PAS Tehran were the champions in both seasons.[23] Esteghlal relegated for the first time in their history in 1993. Before the start of the 1993–94 season, the league changed its format again. 14 teams participated in one group. Saipa won the Azadegan League title, sitting three points of runners-up Persepolis. Only one year later the league format was changed again. 24 clubs participated in two groups of 12 teams. Saipa defended their title in final against Esteghlal.

Prior to the start of the 1995–96 Azadegan League season, the league changed its format again.[24] 16 teams participated in one group until 1999. Persepolis were the champions in 1995–96,[24] 1996–97[25] and 1998–99,[26] while Esteghlal became the champion in the 1997–98 season.[27] In 1999 the league was reduced to 14 teams. Persepolis won the 1999–2000 Azadegan League season, sitting seven points clear of rival Esteghlal.[28] The 2000–01 season was the last year of the Azadegan League as the top-level football league of Iran. Esteghlal became the champion in a league of 12 teams.[29]

### Pro League

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Pro League champions Season  | Champions  | Runners-up

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|

2001–02 | Persepolis | Esteghlal
2002–03 | Sepahan | PAS Tehran
2003–04 | PAS Tehran | Esteghlal
2004–05 | Foolad | Zob Ahan
2005–06 | Esteghlal | PAS Tehran
2006–07 | Saipa | Esteghlal Ahvaz
2007–08 | Persepolis | Sepahan
2008–09 | Esteghlal | Zob Ahan
2009–10 | Sepahan | Zob Ahan
2010–11 | Sepahan | Esteghlal
2011–12 | Sepahan | Tractor
2012–13 | Esteghlal | Tractor
2013–14 | Foolad | Persepolis
2014–15 | Sepahan | Tractor
2015–16 | Esteghlal Khuzestan | Persepolis
2016–17 | Persepolis | Esteghlal
2017–18 | Persepolis | Zob Ahan
2018–19 | Persepolis | Sepahan
2019–20 | Persepolis | Esteghlal
2020–21 | Persepolis | Sepahan
2021–22 | Esteghlal | Persepolis
2022–23 | Persepolis | Sepahan
2023–24 | Persepolis | Esteghlal

The 2001–2002 season saw the beginning of the first professional football league in Iran. Unfortunately many say that the new league is professional in name only and is missing many of the required components of a pro league. Player salaries have risen significantly and other positives in the league are the emergence of provincial teams and raw talent which every Pro League team boasts. Teams like Foolad Sepahan, Foolad Khouzestan, Zob Ahan FC and Esteghlal Ahvaz have all shown they can compete, even though they are not based in Tehran. The league can only continue to get better, and many are hoping this league will help Iran's football, in terms of improving quality and reputation.

On 12 August 2006, the Iranian Football Federation decided to change the name of the league once again. The name of the league was initially the Persian Gulf Cup.[30] This was done to promote the name of the Persian Gulf, instead of the many variations which some nations and organizations use which Iran claims are incorrect. The league logo was also changed, with the winner being selected from over 130 designs and unveiled on 14 November 2006.[31] They continued to get better steady and slowly which made many people criticize that the league is sometimes stepping backwards. Saipa was the 6th team to win the 6th new edition of the league which meant 6 different teams won 6 leagues in the row. But in 2008 Persepolis regained the title after 6 years by the dramatic win again the rival Sepahan on the 96th minute of the final match and become the first team that won two titles in the new edition of the Iranian League. The next season Esteghlal did the same thing and won the league for second time on the final matchday. Then, Sepahan dominated the league by winning the title in three consecutive seasons. Currently Sepahan holds the Pro League title record with four previous titles and they recently added a fifth to their trophy case with the 2014–15 season championship.

Notes
1\. Taj changed its name to Esteghlal in 1979.
2\. Shahin changed its name to Persepolis in 1968, which in turn changed to Piroozi in 1986; but the 'old' name Persepolis is still used in preference to Piroozi in Iran.
3\. Azadegan League is now the name of the 2nd highest division in Iran, only the IPL is higher.

## Championships

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The number of national championships attained by football clubs in Iran since 1970. The national championships were suspended from 1979 to 1991.

Clubs
| Winners
| Runners-up
| Current League

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|
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Persepolis | 16 | 10 | Pro League
Esteghlal | 9 | 11 | Pro League
Pas Tehran | 5 | 5 | •
Sepahan | 5 | 4 | Pro League
Saipa | 3 | 0 | Azadegan League
Foolad | 2 | 0 | Pro League
Esteghlal Khuzestan | 1 | 0 | Pro League
Zob Ahan | 0 | 4 | Pro League
Tractor | 0 | 3 | Pro League
Bahman | 0 | 2 | •
Homa | 0 | 1 | •
Esteghlal Ahvaz | 0 | 1 | •

## Current system

[edit]

### Men's

[edit]

Level | League/Division(s)

|

1  | Persian Gulf Pro League
16 clubs
↓ 2 teams relegated
2  | Azadegan League
18 clubs
↑ 2 teams promoted
↓ 3 teams relegated
3  | League 2
Group 1
14 clubs
↑ 1.5 teams promoted
↓ 3 teams relegated | League 2
Group 2
14 clubs
↑ 1.5 teams promoted
↓ 3 teams relegated
4  | League 3
Group 1
12 clubs
↑ 2 teams promoted
↓ 4 teams relegated | League 3
Group 2
12 clubs
↑ 2 teams promoted
↓ 4 teams relegated | League 3
Group 3
12 clubs
↑ 2 teams promoted
↓ 4 teams relegated
5  | League 4
Group 1
10 clubs
↑ 2 teams promoted
↓ 5 teams relegated | League 4
Group 2
10 clubs
↑ 2 teams promoted
↓ 5 teams relegated | League 4
Group 3
10 clubs
↑ 2 teams promoted
↓ 5 teams relegated | League 4
Group 4
10 clubs
↑ 2 teams promoted
↓ 5 teams relegated | League 4
Group 5
10 clubs
↑ 2 teams promoted
↓ 5 teams relegated | League 4
Group 6
10 clubs
↑ 2 teams promoted
↓ 5 teams relegated
6  | Provincial Leagues
Alborz Province League, Ardabil Provincial League, Bushehr Province League, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province League, East Azarbaijan Province League, Esfahan Province League, Fars Province League, Gilan Province League, Golestan Province League, Hamadan Province League, Hormozgan Province League, Ilam Province League, Kerman Province League, Kermanshah Province League, Khuzestan Province League, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province League, Kordestan Province League, Lorestan Province League, Markazi Province League, Mazandaran Province League, North Khorasan Province League, Qazvin Province League, Qom Province League, Razavi Khorasan Province League, Semnan Province League, Sistan and Baluchestan Province League, South Khorasan Province League, Tehran Province League, West Azarbaijan Province League, Yazd Province League, Zanjan Province League
(league organized by provincial committees)

### Women's

[edit]

Level | League/Division(s)

|

1  | Kowsar Women Football League
12 clubs

## See also

[edit]

* Pro League
* Azadegan League
* League 2
* League 3
* League system
* Persian Gulf Cup
* Imam Reza Cup
* Kowsar Women Football League
* Iranian Futsal Super League
* Iran Premier Beach Soccer League

## References

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* t
* e

Football in Iran

League competitions|

* Persian Gulf Pro League
* Azadegan League
* League 2
* League 3
* Provincial Leagues
* Ardabil Provincial League
* Bushehr Province League
* East Azarbaijan Province League
* Gilan Province League
* Golestan Province League
* Khuzestan Premier League
* Tehran Province League
* Kowsar league (women's)
* Futsal
* Beach soccer

Cup competitions|

* Hazfi Cup
* Super Cup

Defunct competitions|

* Takht Jamshid Cup

National teams|

* Men's
* B-team
* Women's
* M U-23
* M U-20
* W U-20
* M U-17
* W U-17
* M Futsal
* W Futsal
* M U-20 Futsal
* M Beach

Lists and categories|

* League system
* Champions
* List of clubs
* List of venues
* Managers
* List of managers
* League winners
* Cup winners
* football award winners
* List of highest payments
* Top goalscorers
* all-time
* by season
* Clubs in the AFC Champions League

* Records
* List of clubs
* List of venues
* International players
* Men
* Women

* v
* t
* e

Persian Gulf Pro League

2022–23 teams|

* Aluminium Arak
* Esteghlal
* Foolad
* Gol Gohar
* Havadar
* Malavan
* Mes Kerman
* Mes Rafsanjan
* Naft Masjed Soleyman
* Nassaji
* Paykan
* Persepolis
* Sanat Naft
* Sepahan
* Tractor
* Zob Ahan

Former teams|

* Aboumoslem
* Aluminium Hormozgan
* Bargh Shiraz
* Damash
* Esteghlal Ahvaz
* Esteghlal Rasht
* Fajr
* Gahar Zagros
* Gostaresh
* Machine Sazi
* Mes Sarcheshmeh
* Naft Tehran
* Pars Jam
* PAS Hamedan
* Pas Tehran
* Payam Mashhad
* Pegah Gilan
* Rah Ahan
* Saba
* Sepidrood
* Saipa
* Siah Jamegan
* Shahin Bushehr
* Shahrdari Tabriz
* Shahr Khodro
* Shamoushak
* Shirin Faraz
* Steel Azin
* Tarbiat Yazd

Competition|

* Champions
* Iranian league system

Statistics and awards|

* Winning managers
* Managers
* Top scorers
* all-time
* by season
* Football Awards

Associated competitions|

* Hazfi Cup
* Iranian Super Cup
* Azadegan League
* League 2
* League 3

List of transfers|

* summer 2012
* winter 2012–13
* summer 2013
* winter 2013–14
* summer 2014
* winter 2014–15
* summer 2015
* winter 2015–16
* summer 2016
* winter 2016–17
* summer 2017
* winter 2017–18
* summer 2018
* winter 2018–19
* summer 2019
* winter 2019–20
* summer 2020
* Winter 2020–21
* Summer 2021
* Winter 2021–22
* Summer 2022
* Winter 2022–23
* Summer 2023

* v
* t
* e

Azadegan League

2023–24 teams|

* Chadormalou Ardakan
* Damash Gilan
* Darya Babol
* Esteghlal Mollasani
* Fajr Sepasi Shiraz
* Khalij Fars Mahshahr
* Kheybar
* Khooshe Talaei Saveh
* Manategh Nafkhiz Jonoob
* Mes Kerman
* Mes Shahr-e Babak
* Mes Sungun
* Naft Masjed Soleyman
* Pars Jonoubi Jam
* Saipa
* Shahrdari Astara
* Shahre Raz Shiraz

Seasons|

* 2001–02
* 2002–03
* 2003–04
* 2004–05
* 2005–06
* 2006–07
* 2007–08
* 2008–09
* 2009–10
* 2010–11
* 2011–12
* 2012–13
* 2013–14
* 2014–15
* 2015–16
* 2016–17
* 2017–18
* 2018–19
* 2019–20
* 2020–21
* 2021–22
* 2022–23
* 2023–24

Related competitions|

| Domestic|

* Persian Gulf Pro League
* Azadegan League
* 2nd Division
* 3rd Division
* Hazfi Cup

|

Defunct|

* Takht Jamshid Cup
* Local Leagues
* Qods League
* 17th of Shahrivar league
* Espandi Cup
* Super Cup

International|

* AFC Champions League
* Asian Cup Winners Cup (Defunct)

* Iranian football league system
* Top scorers
* All-time
* Seasons

* v
* t
* e

Iran Football's 2nd Division

1972–79 (As 2nd Level)|

* 1972–73
* 1973–74
* 1974–75
* 1975–76
* 1976–77
* 1977–78
* 1978–79

1990–2001 (As 2nd Level)|

* 1990–91
* 1991–92
* 1992–93
* 1993–94
* 1994–95
* 1995–96
* 1996–97
* 1997–98
* 1998–99
* 1999–2000
* 2000–01

2001– (As 3rd Level)|

* 2001–02
* 2002–03
* 2003–04
* 2004–05
* 2005–06
* 2006–07
* 2007–08
* 2008–09
* 2009–10
* 2010–11
* 2011–12
* 2012–13
* 2013–14
* 2014–15
* 2015–16
* 2016–17
* 2017–18
* 2018–19
* 2019–20
* 2020–21
* 2021–22
* 2022–23
* 2023–24

* v
* t
* e

Hazfi Cup

Seasons|

* 1976
* 1977–78
* 1978–1985
* 1986
* 1987
* 1988–89
* 1989–1990
* 1990–91
* 1991–92
* 1992–1993
* 1993–94
* 1994–95
* 1995–96
* 1996–97
* 1997–1998
* 1998–99
* 1999–2000
* 2000–01
* 2001–02
* 2002–03
* 2003–04
* 2004–05
* 2005–06
* 2006–07
* 2007–08
* 2008–09
* 2009–10
* 2010–11
* 2011–12
* 2012–13
* 2013–14
* 2014–15
* 2015–16
* 2016–17
* 2017–18
* 2018–19
* 2019–20
* 2021
* 2021–22
* 2022–23
* 2023–24

Final|

* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009
* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019
* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

* Finals
* Winning managers

* v
* t
* e

League systems in sport

* League system
* Sports league
* Professional sports league organization
* Division (sport)
* Promotion and relegation
* Closed league
* Semi-closed league

Association
football|

| AFC|

* Afghanistan
* Australia
* Bahrain
* Bangladesh
* China
* East Timor
* Guam
* Hong Kong
* India
* Indonesia
* Iran
* Iraq
* Japan
* South Korea
* Kuwait
* Lebanon
* Macau
* Malaysia
* Mongolia
* Myanmar
* Northern Mariana Islands
* Pakistan
* Qatar
* Saudi Arabia
* Singapore
* Taiwan
* Tajikistan
* Thailand
* Turkmenistan
* United Arab Emirates
* Vietnam

|

CAF|

* Algeria
* Burkina Faso
* Burundi
* Cameroon
* Cape Verde
* Central African Republic
* Comoros
* Djibouti
* Egypt
* Equatorial Guinea
* Ghana
* Guinea-Bissau
* Ivory Coast
* Kenya
* Madagascar
* Mauritius
* Morocco
* Mozambique
* Nigeria
* Réunion
* São Tomé and Príncipe
* Seychelles
* Somalia
* South Africa
* Tunisia

CONCACAF|

* Anguilla
* Antigua and Barbuda
* Aruba
* Bahamas
* Barbados
* Belize
* Bermuda
* Bonaire
* British Virgin Islands
* Canada
* Cayman Islands
* Costa Rica
* Cuba
* Curaçao
* Dominican Republic
* El Salvador
* French Guiana
* Guadeloupe
* Guatemala
* Haiti
* Honduras
* Jamaica
* Martinique
* Mexico
* Montserrat
* Nicaragua
* Panama
* Puerto Rico
* Saint Kitts and Nevis
* Saint Martin
* Sint Maarten
* Trinidad and Tobago
* Turks and Caicos Islands
* United States
* United States Virgin Islands

CONMEBOL|

* Argentina
* Bolivia
* Brazil
* Chile
* Colombia
* Ecuador
* Paraguay
* Peru
* Uruguay
* Venezuela

OFC|

* French Polynesia
* New Caledonia
* New Zealand
* Papua New Guinea
* Tuvalu

UEFA|

* Albania
* Andorra
* Armenia
* Austria
* Azerbaijan
* Belarus
* Belgium
* Bosnia and Herzegovina
* Bulgaria
* Croatia
* Cyprus
* Czech Republic
* Denmark
* England (women's)
* Estonia
* Faroe Islands
* Finland
* France
* Georgia
* Germany (women's)
* Gibraltar
* Greece
* Hungary
* Iceland
* Ireland
* Israel
* Italy
* Kazakhstan
* Kosovo
* Latvia
* Liechtenstein
* Lithuania
* Luxembourg
* Malta
* Moldova
* Montenegro
* Netherlands
* North Macedonia
* Northern Ireland
* Norway
* Poland
* Portugal
* Romania
* Russia
* San Marino
* Scotland (women's)
* Serbia
* Slovakia
* Slovenia
* Spain
* Sweden
* Switzerland
* Turkey (women's)
* Ukraine
* Wales

Basketball|

| Continental|

* Europe
* South America

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National|

* France
* Germany
* Greece
* Hungary
* Iceland
* Italy
* Japan
* Poland
* Russia
* Serbia
* Spain
* Turkey

Rugby union|

* England
* France
* Ireland
* New Zealand
* Scotland
* Wales

Rugby league|

* Great Britain
* France

Handball|

* Denmark
* Hungary

Tennis|

* Davis Cup
* Fed Cup

Water polo|

* Hungary

Ice hockey|

* United States

American football|

* Germany

Shinty|

* Scotland

Sumo|

* Japan

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