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Historical Mens International Football
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About
This dataset presents an automatically updated collection of international men's football match results, dating back to 1872. It was created to address shortcomings in existing historical football data, providing a meticulously gathered and corrected record of nearly 50,000 international matches. The dataset aims to be the definitive source for those seeking extensive historical international football outcomes, offering daily updates to ensure its continued relevance and accuracy. It includes results solely from national teams affiliated with a continental confederation.
Columns
The dataset is primarily composed of
all_matches.csv, which contains the following columns:- date: The date when the match was played. If the exact date is unknown, it defaults to 31/12 or the last day of the month if the month is known.
- home_team: The name of the national team playing at home.
- away_team: The name of the national team playing away.
- home_score: The full-time score for the home team, including any goals from extra time but excluding penalty-shootouts.
- away_score: The full-time score for the away team, including any goals from extra time but excluding penalty-shootouts.
- tournament: The official name of the tournament in which the match was played.
- country: The name of the country where the match physically took place.
- neutral: A TRUE/FALSE indicator specifying whether the match was played at a neutral venue.
Additionally,
countries_names.csv is included to help match historical team names with current ones:- original_name: The country name as it appears in the dataset at the time of the match.
- current_name: The country name used today, or the name of the country that has inherited the historical record.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in CSV format and includes approximately 50,243 records as of 20 March 2025. The
all_matches.csv file has a size of 3.29 MB and consists of 8 columns. The dataset is structured for ease of use, with details on date, participating teams, scores, tournament, and location for each match. Specific numbers for rows or records are available, with the all_matches.csv file containing over 50,000 entries. This dataset is expected to be updated daily.Usage
This dataset is ideal for a variety of applications and use cases, including:
- Historical Analysis: Researchers can explore trends and patterns in international football over more than a century.
- Statistical Modelling: Data scientists can build predictive models for match outcomes, team performance, or tournament progression.
- Visualisation Projects: Developers can create engaging visualisations of football history, team rivalries, and tournament structures.
- Sports Journalism: Journalists can use the data to support articles and reports with factual historical context.
- Personal Projects: Individuals interested in football history can use the data for personal exploration and learning.
Coverage
The dataset spans an extensive time range, from 30 November 1872 up to 24 August 2025, with records updated as of 20 March 2025. It covers international men's soccer matches, involving national teams from across the globe, specifically those affiliated with a continental confederation. The geographic scope includes matches played in numerous countries worldwide. National team names are presented as they were at the time of the match; users can utilise the
countries_name.csv file to align these with current team names.License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for a wide array of users, including:
- Academics and Researchers: For studies on sports history, international relations, or statistical analysis in sports.
- Data Analysts: To identify performance metrics, team strengths, and historical tournament winners.
- Sports Journalists and Broadcasters: For providing context and data-driven insights in their reporting.
- Application Developers: To integrate historical match data into sports apps, fantasy leagues, or educational platforms.
- Football Enthusiasts: For personal interest, to delve into the rich history of international football matches.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- International Football Results: 1872-Present
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Original Data Source: Historical Mens International Football
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