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What do the conferences AFC and NFC stand for?

  • American Football Conference and National Football Conference

  • Athletic Football Conference and National Fitness Conference

  • American Football Coalition and National Football Coalition

  • Athletic Football Coalition and National Fitness Coalition

Answer

The American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC) are the two main conferences in the National Football League (NFL). The AFC was formed in 1960, while the NFC was formed in 1970. The two conferences are divided into four divisions each, for a total of 32 teams. The AFC and NFC champions meet in the Super Bowl to determine the NFL champion.
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