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first soccer ball
The first soccer ball was created by Charles Goodyear. It was almost the same as a rugby ball. It was made out of rubber bladders or leather. -
first rules
The soccer Association and the rules of soccer were made when eleven London schools and soccer clubs came together to discuss the rules of soccer and the way it should be played. -
first game
The first soccer match was played at the end 1863. The soccer match was played between the Barnes Football Club and Richmond Football Club in Mortlake, London. The match ended on a 0-0 draw. -
first stadium
The first soccer stadium to be built was named Goodison Park. It was located in England and cost about $8,090. It was officially open on August 24th, 1892. The capacity of the stadium was about 7,000 spectators, 4,000 on the bottom level, 3,000 on the top level. -
first world cup
The first ever World Cup was held in Montevideo, Uruguay with only 13 national teams. The Uruguay national team won that tournament when they defeated Argentina 4-2 to claim the first ever World Cup trophy. The World Cup is held every four years.