The Football Association

The Profile

The Football Association (founded 26 October 1863) is the governing body for association football in England; it codified early rules and established the FA Cup competitions.

Founded on October 26, 1863; first rules codified December 8, 1863 (initially 14 rules, later 17); associated with the creation of the International Football Association Board (1886); organizes the FA Cup (first held 1871–72).

A historically minded review that credits the English Football Association (founded 26 October 1863) with early codification of the game's rules, explains the tactical impact of the offside clarification and Herbert Chapman's WM, and discusses the 1930 FA Cup Final at Wembley where Arsenal won their first title.