History of football

Learn about the history of football. Discover how the sport grew across the world and how it inspires national pride.

Ages: 8-11 Subjects: English, Arabic, Social Studies

Overview

Discover the modern history of football, from the early days of FIFA to the global game beloved by billions of fans around the world.

Resources

Activity Sheet 2: History of Football
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Teacher Resource: History of Football
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Information Sheet: History of Football
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Lesson Plan: History of Football
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Activity Sheet 1: History of Football
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Activity Sheet 3: History of Football
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Activity Sheet 4: History of Football
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Presentation: History of Football
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Quizzes

Quiz: History of Football (Ages 8-9)
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History of Football in Qatar
Discover the history of football in Qatar and learn about its close ties to the country’s oil industry. See how the game developed from the formation of the first Qatari club to the regional successes of the national team, all the way to Qatar’s successful hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup™.
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History of FIFA World Cup
Learn the history of the FIFA World Cup™, from the inaugural event in 1930, all the way up to the kick-off of the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar. Find out how the tournament went from being staged in Europe and South America to the truly global event it is today.
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