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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.

Pou hītori

I pēhea te ao whānui o Football

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.
Hei mātaki

Hei mātaki: Football

Hōputu

HōputuTe hanganga o te kaupapa me te wāhi e piki ai te pēhanga.

Wāhi

WāhiNgā whenua, tāone, takutai rānei e huri ana i te kōrero.

Tāngata

TāngataNgā hapori me ngā mātanga e tuku manawa ana.

Wā

WāNgā rā, kaupeka me ngā rā mahi matua.

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