Foundation of The Football Association

Date: October 26, 1863 • Location: London, United Kingdom

The Football Association, world's first governing body of association football, was founded in London.

The Football Association is the governing body of association football in England and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. Formed in 1863, it is the oldest football association in the world and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the amateur and professional game in its territory.