The modern game of soccer as we know it originated in England.
The history of soccer in England and its eventual spread around the worls is well documented.
Durind the mid-19th century there were various forms of soccer being played at the public schools in England.
It was decided that a set of rules to govern the game of soccer was needed.
In 1848, a meeting by representatives from Eton, Harrow, Rugby, Shrewsbury and Winchester schools was held at Trinity College, Cambridge.
A new set of rules was formed.
This in effect was the first official meeting of an organization in the history of soccer to advance the game.
However, the rules not not adopted by everyone.
In 1867, the Sheffield and Hallamshire Football Association was founded.
It became the first County Football Association in the history of England
Originally, sheffield had its own rules for soccer, till later they joined with the Football Association rules.
In 1863, the Football Association was formed.
Several meetings were held at the Freemason's Tavern in Great Queen Street, London before a new more detailed set of rules for soccer was formed.
It was an important time in the history of soccer.
In 1886, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) was founded after a meeting in Manchester of The Football Association, Football Association of Wales, Scottish Football Association and the Irish Football Association.
In 1913, FIFA representatives were admitted to the IFAB.
These days, the "World Cup" which is organised by FIFA is the peak game of soccer played.
The Cup is held every four years and over 190 national teams compete in the qualifying tournaments.
Soccer is also played at the summer olympics.
In 1863, and the name "association football" was founded.
The use of the term "soccer" first appeared in the 1880`s.
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