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History and Culture

Football and Brazil: enchanted by the beautiful game

29.08.2016

Our first temporary exhibition shines a spotlight on the 2014 World Cup and on the history of Brazilian football. Get more information here.

Museum Life

Jordan national team visits FIFA Museum

19.08.2016

Enjoy a selection of photographic highlights from their visit and hear from goakeeper Amer Shafi.

History and Culture

A World Cup mistake unnoticed for 86 years!

15.08.2016

Lots of things stand out about the first FIFA World Cup but none are as glaringly obvious as this...

Museum Life

The Long Night of Museums: What's on

12.08.2016

See what special activities we have planned as we take part in Zurich's Long Night of Museums for the first time this September.

History and Culture

Politics in football: USA vs Iran in '98

04.08.2016

“The mother of all games” had the potential to make headlines for all the wrong reasons. Instead it is remembered as one of the greatest examples of sportmanship football has ever seen.

History and Culture

Playing in a World Cup before and after a World War

29.07.2016

Only two men have played in the World Cup finals either side of a World War: Erik Nilsson of Sweden and Alfred Bickel of Switzerland.

Museum Life

Sporting Clube de Portugal visit the museum

27.07.2016

See a selection of pictures from Sporting Clube de Portugal president Bruno de Carvalho's visit to the new home of football.

History and Culture

Briana Scurry: "I am so incredibly honoured"

15.07.2016

We've been chatting to the world champion about her memories of winning the World Cup, the development of women’s football, and becoming part of the FIFA Museum...

Museum Life

The Showcase: England 1966

15.07.2016

The 1966 World Cup is widely regarded as one of the most controversial to date, but it had a few surprises too, and our showcase reflects this. See what's on display.