| and the are members of CONCACAF, the governing body of North American football which includes Central America and the Caribbean as well | |
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| The South American champion, along with the European champion the winner of , "will no longer be obliged to take part" in the Confederations Cup beginning with the 2009 edition | Thus, they would not be allowed to represent CONMEBOL at the Confederations Cup |
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