# The country that doesn't play football ... yet

- Published: 2026-07-21T05:47:13Z
- Updated: 2026-07-21T21:30:31Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5y03dermmeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Top News
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Nauru is the only nation to have never played an official international football match and hardly anyone there plays the game. Is that about to change?

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