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GreenDemonSquid t1_iy0ziyf wrote

For why there’s more members than the UN, it’s because you don’t have to be a recognized independent state to participate separately. So many non-independent territories, regions, and disputed states participate on their own accord.

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811545b2-4ff7-4041 t1_iy3r99q wrote

Quick example : The United Kingdom is a single member of the UN - but England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all seperate FIFA members.

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MyDiary141 t1_iy79des wrote

Also places like Gibraltar have their own team!

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