Kiribati seeks FIFA membership and World Cup qualification amid rising sea levels

Kiribati aims to join FIFA and qualify for the World Cup as pressures from rising sea levels threaten its capacity to host games. The country is racing against time, facing significant environmental challenges that could hinder its soccer ambitions. There is urgency for Kiribati to make its mark on the global stage before potential displacement due to climate change. The implications of these efforts could be profound for the nation’s identity and future in competitive soccer.

• 3:45 PMESPN — Kiribati races to make the World Cup -- before the country disappears beneath the Pacific