Sport - clubs, countries, one ball
Football
Football connects local clubs, national teams and global tournaments through the simplest shared language in sport.
World bodyFIFA
Founded in 1904 to coordinate the global game.
World Cup1930
The men's tournament began in Uruguay.
Women's World Cup1991
The women's global tournament became a major stage.
Match length90 minutes
Two halves, plus stoppage time and extra time when needed.
How Football became global
Association rules formedEnglish clubs codify a common game.
FIFA foundedInternational football gets a governing body.
First World CupUruguay hosts and wins the first edition.
European Cup beginsClub football gains a continental showcase.
Women's World Cup beginsThe women's game gains a global tournament.
What defines Football
Format
FormatHow the topic is structured and where pressure builds.Place
PlaceThe venues, landscapes or cities that change the story.People
PeopleTeams, artists, makers or communities that give it a pulse.Moment
MomentThe decisive starts, finishes, ceremonies or showcase days.OneSliders context notes for planning and discovery.
Upcoming events
Champions League Final
Champions League FinalSports
FIFA World Cup 2026
FIFA World Cup 202619 Jul 2026
Copa Libertadores Final
Copa Libertadores FinalSports
Copa America 2028
Copa America 202831 Jul 2028 - South America / Americas, TBC
UEFA European Championship 2028
UEFA European Championship 20289 Jul 2028 - United Kingdom and Ireland
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027
FIFA Women’s World Cup 202725 Jul 2027 - Brazil
Africa Cup of Nations 2027
Africa Cup of Nations 202731 Jul 2027 - Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
AFC Asian Cup 2027
AFC Asian Cup 20275 Feb 2027 - Saudi Arabia