1888 World Championship (football)
The 1888 World Championship was an exhibition football match that took place in Glasgow, Scotland, on 19 May 1888 between the winners of the Scottish Cup, Renton, and the English FA Cup, West Bromwich Albion. The match was won by Renton who beat Albion 4–1.
| Event | Football World Championship | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Date | 19 May 1888 | ||||||
| Venue | Cathkin Park, Glasgow | ||||||
| Attendance | 6,000 | ||||||
| Weather | Thunderstorm | ||||||
This was not the first "World Championship" game between English and Scottish sides; however, the next edition was the first such club competition contested between national league winners (as the leagues had not been yet created before that time). Johnny Campbell, who played for Renton in this fixture, would also win a world championship with Sunderland in 1895; he is therefore the first known British footballer to have been twice listed as a world champion.[1]
Participant teams
| Team | Qualification |
|---|---|
 West Bromwich Albion |
1887–88 FA Cup winners |
 Renton |
1887–88 Scottish Cup winners |
References
- Johnny Campbell, The Twice World Club Championship Winner, Ryehill Football, 27 April 2020
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