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Mount Sequoyah hosts opening celebration for Marshall Islands soccer team

The Marshall Islands national team debuts in 11 v 11 football aiming for FIFA membership by 2030 with local support and a $25,000 crowdfunding campaign backing their efforts.

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — With the Marshall Islands Soccer Federation in Northwest Arkansas this week for its first-ever international 11-a-side soccer match, the community is taking the time to help the team feel at home. Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville held an opening celebration August 12 with remarks, a cultural exchange and opportunities to meet players and coaches from the Marshall Islands. Marshall Islands announces full schedu…

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A team of the Marshall Islands has never officially played football. The island state calls itself a special person - but now gives up this status. The first international match is due. Even the arrival is complicated.

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This morning they will play the first football match eleven in their history, being the last territory recognized by the UN to premiere football

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NWAHOMEPAGE broke the news in on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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