Internationalmedium
In which year was the world's first-ever international football match played, between Scotland and England?
CORRECT ANSWER
1872
The first official international football match was played between Scotland and England in Glasgow in 1872, ending 0-0.
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A1863
โ1872
C1880
D1888
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