Sports · 27 March 2026
Greenland backs Denmark football team amid Trump annexation fears
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As Denmark attempts to qualify for the North American World Cup, the team is receiving strong support from Greenland. This sporting solidarity follows recent geopolitical tensions sparked by US President Donald Trump suggesting the annexation of the autonomous territory. While Trump's comments prompted Greenland to reaffirm its political loyalty to the Danish kingdom, the island continues its separate struggle for official recognition in international football after being rejected by regional governing bodies.
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