World's oldest football showcased in Miami ahead of Scotland's match against Brazil
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The world's oldest football, believed to date back to 1540-1570, has arrived in Miami for Scotland's crucial World Cup match against Brazil. The ball was discovered in Stirling in the 1970s and has been loaned to the Coral Gables Museum, where it will be displayed until Saturday. Included in an exhibition titled 'Diplomacy and the Beautiful Game', the ball represents a rich history of football in Scotland. Stirling Smith curator Aiofe McKenna expressed excitement about the visibility the exhibit could provide, especially to those unfamiliar with the ball's significance. Scotland's Tartan Army has gathered in Miami after a win against Haiti and a loss to Morocco in previous group matches.
- •The ball will be at Coral Gables Museum until Saturday.
- •Scotland faces Brazil in a vital World Cup group match.
- •The ball was discovered in Stirling Castle's Queen's Chamber.
- •Scotland fans have arrived in Miami for their last group game.
- •The ball is part of an exhibition on football diplomacy.
- 5:30 AMBBC Football — World's oldest football in Miami for Scotland's game against Brazil
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — World's oldest football in Miami for Scotland's game against Brazil
"The ball, which is believed to date from between 1540 and 1570, was discovered in Stirling in the 1970s.
"The ball, which is believed to date from between 1540 and 1570, was discovered in Stirling in the 1970s.
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External links- BBC FootballJun 24, 2026, 5:30 AMWorld's oldest football in Miami for Scotland's game against Brazil
The ball, which is believed to date from between 1540 and 1570, was discovered in Stirling in the 1970s.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:00 PMWorld's oldest football in Miami for Scotland's game against Brazil
The ball, which is believed to date from between 1540 and 1570, was discovered in Stirling in the 1970s.
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