The Union of Independent Football Nations Cup is an international football tournament held every four years among the independent nations of the world. It is the only international football tournament that is not affiliated with any of the major international football governing bodies. The tournament was first held in 2014 and is now in its fourth edition. It is organized by the Union of Independent Football Nations (UIFN), which is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and developing football in independent nations. The tournament is open to all independent nations, regardless of their size or level of football development. The tournament consists of a group stage, followed by a knockout stage. The group stage is divided into four groups of four teams each. Each team plays the other three teams in their group once, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage. The knockout stage is a single-elimination tournament, with the winner of each match advancing to the next round. The final match is played between the two remaining teams, with the winner being crowned the champion. The tournament has grown in popularity since its inception, with more and more independent nations taking part in each edition. It has also become a platform for independent nations to showcase their footballing talent and gain international recognition. The tournament is also a great way for independent nations to come together and celebrate their shared love of football. The Union of Independent Football Nations Cup is an exciting tournament that continues to grow in popularity each year. It is a great way for independent nations to come together and celebrate their shared love of football.