England: England is often regarded as a cradle of modern football. It was here, in the 19th century, that formalized rules began to take shape with the founding of the Football Association (FA) in 1863.

Football’s modern origins began in England more than 100 years ago, in 1863. Rugby football and association football, once the same thing, went their separate ways and the Football Association, the first official governing body for the sport, was established.

The most admitted story tells that the game was developed in England in the 12th century. In this century, games that resembled football were played on meadows and roads in England.