IOC
OrganizationsInternational Olympic Committee; the organization responsible for organizing the Olympic Games, including the football tournaments.
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USSF
United States Soccer Federation (often referred to as U.S. Soccer); the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States.
CBF
Confederação Brasileira de Futebol; the governing body of football in Brazil.
ECA
European Club Association; a body representing the interests of professional association football clubs in UEFA.
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