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World’s oldest soccer ball on display at Coral Gables Museum in celebration of Scotland vs. Brazil World Cup match
By Litzy Grijalba at WSVN 7 News
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
As the FIFA World Cup continues, one of the oldest pieces of soccer history made a South Florida stop. The world’s oldest soccer ball arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday for a historic first-ever exhibition in the United States. The 16th-century artifact is a loan from Scotland’s Stir
Key takeaway The 16th-century artifact is a loan from Scotland’s Stirling Smith Museum and was welcomed with a ceremony hosted by the Consulate General of Brazil and airport officials.
Why this matters in The Miami
The arrival of the world's oldest soccer ball in Miami is a significant cultural event, particularly given the city's strong ties to Latin American and Caribbean communities, where soccer is a beloved sport. The fact that the artifact is being displayed at the Coral Gables Museum, a local institution, makes it easily accessible to residents of Miami-Dade County. The exhibition's timing, coinciding with the Scotland vs. Brazil World Cup match, is likely to draw large crowds, especially from Miami's Brazilian and Scottish expatriate communities. As the city's diverse population gathers to view the historic soccer ball, it will be interesting to see how the event brings together people from different neighborhoods, such as Little Havana and Wynwood, to celebrate their shared passion for soccer. The Coral Gables Museum's hosting of this exhibition also underscores the city's growing reputation as a hub for cultural and artistic events.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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What is this story about? As the FIFA World Cup continues, one of the oldest pieces of soccer history made a South Florida stop. The world’s oldest soccer ball arrived at Miami International Airport on Saturday for a historic first-ever exhibition in the United States. The 16th-century artifact is a loan from Scotland’s Stir
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