SUI for Switzerland: This abbreviation is derived from the French name for the country, "Suisse," which is one of Switzerland's four official languages.
Because FIFA’s administrative history is deeply intertwined with French-speaking Switzerland (where the organisation is headquartered), the French-derived trigram was adopted for consistency.
MAR for Morocco: The code "MAR" comes from the French name "Maroc," which remains widely used due to Morocco's historical and linguistic ties to France.
FIFA uses these standardised codes to prevent confusion, opting for labels that are internationally recognised within the framework of their governing bodies.
Commonality in sports: Many countries have abbreviations that deviate from their English names because sporting bodies often prioritise languages with long administrative histories in global sports.
