#football history

Since Qatar's football journey began, a little over 70 years ago, the nation has steadily become a prominent member of the international football scene.

Georgetown University Qatar with Dr Matthias Krug gives a fascinating insight into Qatar’s relatively unknown sports history at the latest World Cup lecture.

Women's football has taken over a century to gain the kudos it enjoys today; it has been a hard-fought journey. Today work continues to make the game accessible for women worldwide.

Take a journey through history from the earliest football made from pig's bladders to today's enhanced performance official World Cup footballs with integrated technology.

Football kits have come a long way in the last century or so. Basic materials and designs have given way to cutting-edge equipment and an industry worth millions.

While old-style leather boots were tough, rigid and heavy, today's boots are lightweight and designed for comfort and performance.

From the first brass referee's whistle to the electronic whistles of today; follow the journey of the humble whistle over the last 140 years.

From their formation in 1970 to their 2022 FIFA World Cup debut, follow the Qatar National Team's journey to achieving a nation's dream.

Designed to capture your attention and create a connection, branding is essential to any event, especially one as loved as the FIFA World Cup.

There have been some nine hundred World Cup football matches since the inaugural game in 1930; some have been superlative, a joy to behold, others are best forgotten.

Discover some of the most iconic goals in FIFA World Cup history, who scored them and why they were so extraordinary.