In 1892, the first ever international match between England and Scotland was played, which ended in a 0-0 draw. Twelve years later, in 1883, the first international tournament was held with the participation of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The first game played outside the "Old World" took place in Argentina, but it was played by British workers, not residents of the Latin American state. Following the example of England, football tournaments were also gradually created in other countries, as well as national teams were formed. On May 21, 1904, the International Football Federation (FIFA) was founded in Paris. It was founded by France, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland. The British, who did not see the grounds for joining FIFA, still became a member of the organization a year later. History of the first football competitions.
In 1892, the first ever international match between England and Scotland was played, which ended in a 0-0 draw. Twelve years later, in 1883, the first international tournament was held with the participation of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The first game played outside the "Old World" took place in Argentina, but it was played by British workers, not residents of the Latin American state. Following the example of England, football tournaments were also gradually created in other countries, as well as national teams were formed. On May 21, 1904, the International Football Federation (FIFA) was founded in Paris. It was founded by France, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland. The British, who did not see the grounds for joining FIFA, still became a member of the organization a year later. History of the first football competitions.