Football in Honduras | |
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Country | Honduras |
Governing body | National Autonomous Federation of Football of Honduras |
National team(s) | Men's national team; Women's national team |
First played | 1962 |
National competitions | |
Club competitions | |
International competitions | |
CONCACAF Champions Cup CONCACAF Central American Cup 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) CONCACAF W Gold Cup (National Team) FIFA Women's World Cup (National Team) |
Association football in Honduras is a national sport.[1][2] It is the most popular sport among Hondurans, becoming popular in the 20th century.[3] Honduras performed memorably in three World Cups, Spain 1982, South Africa 2010, and Brazil 2014. The nation also competes in the Copa America, UNCAF Nations Cup, Olympic Games, and in FIFA U-20 World Cups. Its national team team is considered the strongest football team in central America alongside Costa Rica.[citation needed]