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The first-ever international football match takes place at Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow, between Scotland and England.
On November 30, 1872, Scotland and England contested the first official international football match at Hamilton Crescent in Glasgow, ending in a goalless draw. The match laid the foundations for international soccer competition.
On November 30, 1872, Scotland and England met at Hamilton Crescent in Glasgow for what is recognized as the first official international football match. Under the newly codified rules of the Football Association, teams of 11 players contested 90 minutes of play. Approximately 4,000 spectators watched both sides display early formations and strategic experimentation. The game concluded in a 0-0 draw but was hailed as a landmark event in sporting history. It fostered a spirit of cross-border rivalry and collaboration within the British Isles. The match’s success encouraged other nations to arrange international fixtures. It ultimately contributed to the creation of FIFA and the global spread of association football.
1872
first-ever international football match
Hamilton Crescent
Glasgow
Scotland
England