Rules of the Game: For international matches the field of play must have dimensions of: Length: minimum 100 m (110 yds), maximum 110 m (120 yds); Width: minimum 64 m (70 yds), maximum 75 m (80 yds).
The FA Cup in England is the world's oldest soccer competition, having first taken place in 1871.
The mascot for the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico was a boy character named Jaunito.
Unlike the Olympics, FIFA recognizes the four Home Nations of the United Kingdom - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland- as separate entities.
Liverpool has won more European titles (5) than any other team in England.