100 years ago today, on 2 September 1921, the Football Association of Ireland was created at a meeting held at Molesworth Hall in Dublin. But rarely has the founding of an association been achieved in such difficult circumstances.
The FIFA Museum is taking part in the Long Night of Zurich’s Museums (Lange Nacht der Zürcher Museen) again this year. We are happy to be part of this great event again on 4 September this year and have an exciting programme for you.
The sight of Great Britain fielding a team in the women’s football tournament at the Tokyo Olympics would have raised a few eyebrows among football fans around the world, so this week we look back at the participation of the United Kingdom in Olympic football and ask - what’s in a name?
In August, a visit to the FIFA Museum is particularly worthwhile for kids and for owners of a Swiss national team jersey. We also organise a Summer Camp for all children between the ages of 8 and 12.
The Olympic Football Tournament is the oldest tournament organized by FIFA. This week, the FIFA Museum set up a pop-up exhibition to celebrate the long history of football at the Olympics.
Ten years ago Japan became the first Asian country to win a senior World Cup title at the FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011™. We look back on a tournament that was an important milestone in the development of women's football.
In June 2021 the Napoli Club Zurigo Parenopea visited the FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich. Check out our video to see what happened after the members enjoyed a tour of our exhibition.
The new FIFA Museum International Ambassador Diego Forlán
Diego Forlán has been announced as the FIFA World Football Museum’s official international ambassador. The winner of the adidas Golden Ball as the best player of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ will help safeguard as well as celebrate football’s rich heritage and culture on the global stage.
At the 1908 Olympic Games football tournament in London, the winners received a diploma to honour their success. It was the start of a tradition that persists to this day in the FIFA World Cup.
Since the opening of the new area dedicated to eFootball and gaming the FIFA Museum has been home to the FIFAe World Cup Trophy. This week it has left the museum temporarily, as it is preparing to be lifted by the next world champion.
