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World’s oldest football, unearthed castle in Scotland, on display in Gables
By Kelly Sanchez at Miami Today
· June 24, 2026
· 3 min read
The world’s oldest known football is making its first appearance in the U.S. right now at the Coral Gables Museum as part of the Diplomacy and the Beautiful Game: From Scotland to Brazil to Haiti exhibition. The exhibit explores how football has connected people, cultures and nations over centuries
Key takeaway The exhibit explores how football has connected people, cultures and nations over centuries and is being displayed during the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Miami welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors for one world’s largest sporting events.
Why this matters in The Miami
The Diplomacy and the Beautiful Game exhibition at the Coral Gables Museum is a timely addition to Miami's cultural scene, coinciding with the city's hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2026. As hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Miami, the exhibit offers a unique perspective on the sport's history and its ability to connect people across borders. The story of Charles Miller, the son of Scottish immigrants in Brazil who introduced the game to Brazil, resonates particularly in Miami, a city with a strong Latin American and Caribbean presence. The exhibit's focus on migration, community, and diplomacy also speaks to Miami's own experiences as a hub for international cultural exchange. As the city navigates its own identity as a melting pot of cultures, the exhibition provides a compelling example of how sports can bring people together and create a sense of belonging that transcends borders.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: Miami Today ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? The world’s oldest known football is making its first appearance in the U.S. right now at the Coral Gables Museum as part of the Diplomacy and the Beautiful Game: From Scotland to Brazil to Haiti exhibition. The exhibit explores how football has connected people, cultures and nations over centuries
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