CAF
OrganizationsConfederation of African Football; the administrative and controlling body for African association football.
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OFC
Oceania Football Confederation; the governing body of football in Oceania (excluding Australia, which moved to the AFC).
ECA
European Club Association; a body representing the interests of professional association football clubs in UEFA.
USSF
United States Soccer Federation (often referred to as U.S. Soccer); the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States.
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