1888 World Championship (football)
| Event | Football World Championship | ||||||
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| Date | 19 May 1888 | ||||||
| Venue | Cathkin Park, Glasgow | ||||||
| Attendance | 6,000 | ||||||
| Weather | Thunderstorm | ||||||
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.
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).
Participant teams
| Team | Qualification |
|---|---|
 West Bromwich Albion |
1887–88 FA Cup winners |
 Renton |
1887–88 Scottish Cup winners |
Match details
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