In which country was the first-ever soccer match played?

The first-ever recorded soccer match was played in England in 1863. The match was between two teams of players from different schools in London, and was played at Limes Field in Mortlake. The game was organized by the newly-formed Football Association (FA), and the rules of the game were agreed upon by the participating schools.

The match was played between Barnes Football Club and Richmond Football Club, and ended in a 0-0 draw. The match was played under the newly agreed-upon rules, which included the use of a round ball instead of the traditional rugby ball, and a prohibition on carrying the ball.

From this small beginning, soccer grew to become one of the most popular sports in the world, with millions of fans and players all over the globe.