stackyFACTSEven the holy see wants a shot at the World Cup. Comprised entirely of Swiss Guards, papal employees, and local museum guards, the tiny country fields its own amateur soccer squad. Despite playing aggressively minor leagues and barely ever winning a match, they proudly rock yellow and white jerseys directly blessed by the Pope.
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