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History and Culture

Better to travel hopefully than to arrive?

Before air travel became what it is today, some teams had to make epic journeys to play in the World Cup. They spent less time at the tournament than in getting there!

Museum Life

25 years later: Heinrichs and the World Cup trophy reunited

In 1991, April Heinrichs became the first ever player to lift the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy. This month, she was reunited with it at the museum.

History and Culture

Unlucky 13: Revisit the original Laws of the Game

History books state that there were 14 original Laws of the Game but a recent discovery at the museum suggests this is a monumental error. Revisit the Laws that first got football started.

Museum Life

"The place where football is lived and breathed"

100 guests celebrated the opening of the FIFA World Football Museum to the general public on Sunday 28 February.

Museum Life

FIFA World Football Museum to welcome first guests

After two years of construction work, the FIFA World Football Museum is set to open its doors to the public.

Museum Life

A new home for the FIFA World Cup trophies

See two-time world champions Cafu and Renate Lingor unveil the two World Cup trophies at the FIFA World Football Museum.

Museum Life

Lost and found: FIFA's masterpiece

An extraordinary discovery is unveiled at the FIFA World Football Museum.

Museum Life

The Wall of Champions is signed for the first time

We are proud to report that our Wall of Champions has been signed by a World Cup winner for the first time. Find out who the star was here...

Museum Life

Lloyd, Šašic and Miyama team up to tour the museum

Enjoy a video tour of the museum with the nominees for the 2015 Women’s Player of Year award.

History and Culture

103 years, 61 congresses, and seven presidents later…

This is one of the earliest photos from any FIFA Congress. It was taken in Copenhagen in 1913 and features 65 different faces. How many do you recognise?

Museum Life

Get a first look inside!

The countdown is on! The museum opens on 28 February 2016 at 12:00 CET - but you can get a sneak peak now.

History and Culture

Leônidas: the legacy of a folk hero

Leônidas was the top scorer at the 1938 World Cup but when he passed away in 2004 the story of one of football’s first stars could have been forgotten. After an unusual trip to Brazil, the museum has made sure this won't happen.

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