History Museum
The Futbol Island History Museum: 22 exhibits on the Laws of the Game, World Cup history, balls and kits, legends, football’s firsts, tactics and the science of the game.
Walk into the museum on the islandThe Laws of the Game
How football got its rules, and why they changed.
World Cup history
The first tournaments for men, women and futsal, and the stadiums they play in.
Balls and kits
From heavy leather to the size 5 ball, boots with studs, and why shirts have numbers.
Legends
Football’s great trophies, and the Ballon d’Or for its greatest players.
Firsts
The first international, the first game under lights and the first cup for nations.
Rules & tactics
How offside, formations and the goalkeeper’s hands changed the way football is played.
Skills & science
Free kicks and the wall, the throw-in, and why a spinning ball curves.