19+ Interesting Facts About Football You May Not Know

Facts about football: Football is more than just a sport it is a global phenomenon that unites billions of people across the globe and different cultures. Football has evolved into a cultural icon from the humble beginning and the history which is embedded in China to its current status as the world’s most popular sport. Its passion, skill and drama have captivated many hearts and minds. In this blog, we will learn some of the facts about football. So let’s begin the journey.

Interesting Facts about football

Football is a sport that is rich in tradition, history, and fascinating facts beyond the cheers of the crowd and the thrill of the game. Let’s dive into the world of football and get to know the facts related to it-

1. Football can be traced back to medieval Europe and China.
2. The oldest football club in Sheffield football club in the world.
3. The World Cup was started in 1930.
4. Globally the FIFA World CupWorld Cup is one of the most watched sporting events globally.
5. The fastest goal was scored within 2 seconds.

6. The score was 31-0 in the biggest victory of an international football match.
7. There are 11 players in a football team.
8. The longest football match lasted for 35 hours.
9. In 1996 women’s football joined the Olympics.
10. The tallest goalkeeper was 8 feet tall.
11. The first football World Cup did not have a final.
12. 1.8 seconds was the time taken by the fastest goal in history.
13. The record for the most goals scored in a single match is 149.
14. 2 seconds is the time after which the fastest red card was given.
15. In the whole world football is the most watched sport.
16. In history, the shortest football player was 3 feet 7 inches.
17. 11-11 was the highest-scoring draw in the history of football.
18. Football was invented in China around 476 B.C.
19. The FIFA World Cup is watched by more than 3.5 billion people.
20. Pakistan is a major football manufacturer.

Lesser Known Facts about Football

Ever wondered how interesting the game of football is, or perhaps you’re curious about some of the most mind-blowing records and statistics in the sport? Let’s discover some of the interesting facts about this sport-

1. There are only 8 countries which won the World Cup.
2. Football players can get red and yellow cards.
3. In 1872 first international game was played.
4. North Korea has the largest football stadium.
5. The oldest professional player is Kazuyoshi Miura.

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Football Facts for Kids

Kids always get curious to know about the games and to satisfy their curiosity here are some of the fun facts about football-

1. The width of a football pitch is  53 and ½ yards while the length is 100 yards.
2. Only Americans and Canadians are referring to football as soccer.
3. Association football is the actual name of the sport.
4. In football, each team is allowed to have 11 players.
5. The Premier League is ranked as the best football league.

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