confederation

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The one exception is teams from UEFA, the massive confederation overseeing European soccer.

From Los Angeles Times

No group can have more than one country from the same confederation.

From BBC

The process is complex and involves confederations, clubs, leagues and player unions — all with self-interested views on playing more or fewer games.

From Seattle Times

Syria’s membership in the Arab League, a confederation of Arab administrations, was suspended in 2011 for its brutal crackdown on protesters.

From Seattle Times

In its internal investigative report, circulated among labor leaders this week, the union confederation concluded that its change “from harsh critique to qualified praise” was made in good faith.

From New York Times