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).
Rules of the Game: According to FIFA, goalposts and crossbars must always be painted white.
The mascots for the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea/Japan were futuristic, computer-generated creatures named Ato, Kaz and Nik.
Giovane Elber (Bayern Munich) holds the Bundsliga record for the fastest goal - 11 seconds!
CONMEBOL, the South American Football Confederation, was founded in 1916 and has 10 member associations.