Table football has evolved from a simple pub game into a globally recognized sport with professional leagues and tournaments. Let’s take a journey through the history of foosball.
Foosball dates back to the late 19th century, inspired by soccer.
The first known patents for table football were issued in Germany and Spain in the early 1900s.
It gained popularity as a pub game across Europe in the mid-1900s.
In the 1960s, foosball became more structured, with standardized rules and table designs.
By the 1970s, international tournaments were held in Europe and the United States.
In 2002, the International Table Soccer Federation (ITSF) was founded, helping to legitimize foosball as a professional sport.
Today, foosball is played in over 50 countries, with numerous international competitions.
Major tournaments, such as the ITSF World Cup, attract top players from around the world.
With advancements in table design and technology, foosball continues to evolve as both a recreational and professional game.