Kepa Arrizabalaga, 32, played for the Basque Country in a 1-0 friendly win over Venezuela. The Arsenal goalkeeper kept a clean sheet in the match. The game took place during the international break. The Basque Country, a region straddling northern Spain and southwest France, aims for FIFA and UEFA recognition. Kepa made his first 45 minutes for the team. The Basque Country has 13 caps in international football. The team’s ambitions include official recognition by global football bodies. The match highlighted regional football aspirations. The Basque Country is not a sovereign state. FIFA and UEFA have not officially recognized the team. Kepa’s participation reflects growing regional identity in football. The Basque Country has long sought autonomy. Football has become a platform for political expression. The match was part of a friendly series. Kepa’s performance drew attention to regional football. The Basque Country’s football team plays under its own flag. The team competes in unofficial tournaments. The region’s football ambitions remain unresolved.