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| Football in Mauritania | |
| Union: | Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania |
| Sport: | association football |
| Nationalteam: | national football team |
| Club List: | Mauritanian Premier League |
| Intl List: | Champions League CAF Confederation Cup Super Cup FIFA Club World Cup FIFA World Cup(National Team) African Cup of Nations(National Team) |
The sport of football in the country of Mauritania is run by the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania.[1] The association administers the national football team, as well as the Mauritanian Premier League.[2] Football is the most popular sport in the country.
See main article: article and Mauritania national football team.
Mauritania is traditionally one of the weakest teams in Africa.[3] 2019 Africa Cup of Nations is the first time Mauritania qualified for the African Cup of Nations.[4]