Do You Know: Which Country Invented Football Game?
By Anshika Verma
26, Mar 2025 01:20 PM
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Do you know which country invented the football game and what is the history behind it? Check out the story!
WHAT IS FOOTBALL?
Football or soccer is a famous sport among millions of people. Several events are organised which are viewed and loved by the audience.
Football was invented
In 1863, the Football Association was established and England is the country that invented the football game.
History - The early years
In the 19th century, folk football games were played in many villages and towns with a minimum set of rules and regulations.
International organization
Football spread across Europe by the beginning of the 20th century. In 1904, Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) was founded.
Folk Football in Britain
In the medieval times, ‘folk football’ or ‘mob football’ existed but it did not have a proper set of rules and regulations.
The Football Association
The Football Association prepared the rules for the game with a modern version of this game, and was formed in 1863.
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