CONMEBOL
OrganizationsConfederación Sudamericana de Fútbol; the continental governing body of football in South America, and the oldest continental confederation in the world.
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IOC
International Olympic Committee; the organization responsible for organizing the Olympic Games, including the football tournaments.
IFAB
International Football Association Board; the body that determines the Laws of the Game of association football. It is separate from FIFA, though FIFA has voting power within it.
AFA
Asociación del Fútbol Argentino; the governing body of football in Argentina.
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