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 first non-European nation to join FIFA was South Africa in 1909.
The African Cup of Nations, the main international football competition in Africa, was first held in 1957.
Australia beat American Samoa 31-0 in a 2001 World Cup Qualifying match.
England played its first-ever international soccer match on November 30, 1872 against Scotland.