Flag of the Faroe Islands Flag of the Faroe Islands The flag of the Faroe Islands is an offset cross, representing Christianity. It is similar in design to other Nordic flags – a tradition set by the "Dannebrog" of Denmark, of which the Faroe Islands are an autonomous country. The flag is called Merkið, which means "the banner" or "the mark". It resembles the flags of neighbouring Norway and Iceland. The design of the flag incorporates a red Nordic cross, which is offset to the left. The red cross is fimbriated azure and is set on a white field. The flag design closely resembles that
Faroe Islands national football team and 20 November 2018 respectively. "Caps and goals as of 20 November 2018, after the game against Malta." Source: The following players have been called up within the last 12 months. Faroe Islands national football team The Faroe Islands national football team (; ), represents the Faroe Islands in association football and is controlled by the Faroe Islands Football Association. The Faroe Islands became a member of FIFA in 1988 and UEFA in 1990 and is the fourth smallest UEFA country by population. Faroe Islands have never advanced to the finals of the FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship.