The three letters track back to the country's full name in its own language, not an English shorthand. Here's what the abbreviation actually means.

Why is the Democratic Republic of the Congo listed as COD at the World Cup? Here's the answer.

Here's what to know about DR Congo being referred to as COD, rather than DRC.

Here's why Bosnia and Herzegovina is listed as "BIH" for the 2026 World Cup.

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