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Thumbnail image of Football in the East End, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Unknown.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, will be the largest in history, featuring 48 teams (up from 32) and 104 matches. Jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, it is the first tournament to span three host nations, with games held across 16 cities. The tournament will conclude with the final at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.
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David Beckham (1975- ), English footballer, 1999
 
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Swedish television covering a football match, Landskrona, Sweden, 1959
 
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Saturday football crowd, 20th century
 
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Action from an Arsenal v Chelsea football match, c1936-c1944. Artist: Sport & General
 
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A football goalkeeper in action, Landskrona, Sweden, 1950s
 
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Winston Churchill greets the England football team, Wembley, London, October 1941.Artist: London News Agency
 
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Young Tony Hapgood shows his skills at Highbury, London, c1933-c19375). Artist: Topical Press Agency
 
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A pause for instruction from film producer Anthony Asquith, Twickenham, London, c1932
 
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Jack Allen heads Newcastle's first goal, FA Cup Final, Wembley, London, 1932.Artist: Graphic Photo Union
 
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English footballer Eddie Hapgood meeting King George VI, c1937-c1944
 
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Men vs ladies football match, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, 1971. Artist: Michael Walters
 
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The Prince of Wales kicking off the Spurs versus Fulham football match, 1921
 
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Football Grounds, Tramway Services London County Council (LCC) Tramways poster, 1925. Artist: BE Stall
 
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King George VI and Queen Elizabeth attend the Association Football cup final , 1937
 
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Wembley Stadium, London, 2006. Artist: Historic England Staff Photographer
 
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Football in the East End, London, 1926-1927
 
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The twin towers of the Wembley Stadium, London, 1978. Artist: Aerofilms
 
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The Queen Presents The Cup 1937. Creator: Unknown
 
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The Football Players, 1908
 
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Germany-Uruguay football match, 1928. Creator: Unknown
 
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George Kay and Joe Smith before kick-off, FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London, 1923, (1935). Creator: Unknown
 
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Laing Sports Ground, Rowley Lane, Elstree, Barnet, London, 18/06/1977. Creator: John Laing plc
 
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City of Manchester Stadium, home of Manchester City Football Club, Manchester, 2021. Creator: Damian Grady
 
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Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal Football Club, Islington, London, 2021. Creator: Damian Grady
 
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Wembley Stadium, Olympic Way, Brent, London, 2011. Creator: Simon Inglis
 
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Champions Statue, Barking Road, Upton Park, Newham, London, 2009. Creator: Simon Inglis
 
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Villa Park, Trinity Road, Aston, Birmingham, 2005. Creator: Simon Inglis
 
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In front of the goal, 1942. Creator: Bedrich Hoffstädter
 
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Group portrait of Preston North End football team, 1896. Creator: Symmons & Thiele
 
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Group portrait of Millwall Athletic football team, 1896. Creator: Symmons & Thiele
 
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Portrait of the goalkeeper WR Moon, 1896. Creator: Symmons & Thiele
 
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Portrait of the Millwall Athletic footballer A Geddes, 1896. Creator: Symmons & Thiele
 
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Portrait of the Woolwich Arsenal footballer R Buchanan, 1896. Creator: Symmons & Thiele
 
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