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| Football in Suriname | |
| Union: | Surinamese Football Association |
| Country: | Suriname |
| Sport: | association football |
| Nationalteam: | Men's national team |
| First: | 1862 |
| National List: | Suriname Major League Topklasse Hoofdklasse Lidbondentoernooi Vrouwenvoetbal Competitie |
| Club List: | Surinamese Cup |
| Intl List: | CONCACAF Champions League CONCACAF League Caribbean Club Shield FIFA Club World Cup CONCACAF Gold Cup (National Team) CONCACAF Nations League (National Team) FIFA World Cup (National Team) CONCACAF Women's Championship (National Team) FIFA Women's World Cup (National Team) |
The sport of football in the country of Suriname is run by the Surinamese Football Association.[1] The association administers the national football team, as well as the national football league.[2] [3] [4]
Since the launch of professional football on February 22, 2024,[5] ten teams are competing in the professional Suriname Major League.[6]
See main article: Suriname national football team.
The 1978 FIFA World Cup was the nearest the national team got to qualifying a major world tournament.[7] The national team has lost potential players to the Netherlands.[8]