"Image source, BBC Sport It is perhaps little wonder that Wrexham can feel like the centre of Welsh football given it was the birthplace of the Football Association of Wales (FAW). On 2 February, 1876 only the third football association in the world was formed following a meeting at the town's Wynnstay Arms Hotel. Llewelyn Kendrick, a solicitor, was appointed chairman with Hawley Edwards taking the role of treasurer."
"A year later, Scotland travelled to Wrexham and beat Wales 2-0 in their first home international at the Racecourse Ground - now named Stok Cae Ras - which remains the oldest international football stadium still in use. Wales had to wait four years until 1881 for their first victory when John Vaughan scored the only goal to clinch a 1-0 win over England in Blackburn."
"The 1950s marked a golden era for the Wales men's team, featuring iconic players such as John and Mel Charles, Ivor Allchurch, Cliff Jones, Trevor Ford and Terry Medwin. World Cup qualification was achieved for the first time in 1958 following a defeat of Israel in a play-off. The tournament was held in Sweden and Wales faced the hosts, Mexico and Hungary in the group stages."
The Football Association of Wales was founded in Wrexham on 2 February 1876 at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel, with Llewelyn Kendrick as chairman and Hawley Edwards as treasurer. The FAW is the third-oldest football association globally. The Wales men's team played its first international on 25 March 1876, losing 4-0 to Scotland, and hosted its first home international at the Racecourse Ground, now the oldest international stadium still in use. Wales secured its first victory in 1881 when John Vaughan beat England 1-0. The 1950s brought a golden era and the nation reached the 1958 World Cup quarter-finals.
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