Timeline (AEWCF)

This is the timeline for the An Earlier World Cup of Football

1900s

 * Flag of France.svg May 21, 1904 - is formed in Paris, France.
 * Flag of France.svg April 9-May 13, 1906 - The is held in France.
 * Flag of France.svg May 13, 1906 - wins the first  after defeating Austria 4-0 in the final
 * Flag of France.svg June 27, 1906 - The first finishes in Le Mans with Ferenc Szisz winning the Grand Prix.
 * Flag of England.svg 1907 - goes bust.
 * Flag of Australia.svg September 28, 1907 - is held for the first time in 11 years with Norwood (SAFA) defeating Essendon
 * Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 1908 - wins the football tournament in London to get their first gold medal.
 * Flag of the United Kingdom.svg April 27-October 31, 1908 - is held in London, United Kingdom.
 * Flag of the United Kingdom.svg January 16, 1909 - France joins the after playing against the other British nations between 1906 to 1908.
 * Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg May 30, 1909 - The first ends in Milan with Luigi Ganna winning the tour by one point.

1910s

 * Flag of the Habsburg Monarchy.svg April 10-27, 1910 - The is held in Austria.
 * Flag of the Habsburg Monarchy.svg April 27, 1910 - wins their first World Cup after defeating Belgium 2-1.
 * Flag of Norway.svg 1910 - The is held in Norway.
 * US flag with 48 stars by Hellerick.svg May 30, 1911 - The first is held
 * Flag of England.svg 1912 - The first is held in England.
 * Flag of Sweden.svg July 4, 1912 - defends the Olympic football title in Stockholm.
 * Flag of Sweden.svg July 6-22, 1912 - The is held in Stockholm, Sweden.
 * Flag of Wales.svg 1913 - The first qualifer is played in Wrexham.
 * US flag with 48 stars by Hellerick.svg February 4-11, 1913 - The first is held in Manila, Philippines
 * Flag of the United Kingdom.svg July 28, 1913 - Canada shock the tennis world by defeating the British Isles 3-2 in the International Lawn Tennis Challenge.
 * Flag of Switzerland.svg February 27, 1914 - The last is held with  winning the last tournament.
 * Flag of England.svg April 5-25, 1914 - The is held in England.
 * Flag of England.svg April 25, 1914 - cause a upset defeating England in extra time.
 * July 28, 1914 - World War I starts
 * Canadian Red Ensign 1868-1921.svg December 19, 1917 - The first season begins in Canada.
 * Flag of Brazil (1889-1960).svg May 18, 1918 - first tournament is held in Brazil.
 * November 11, 1918 - World War I ends

1920s

 * Flag of Belgium.svg August 12-September 2, 1920 - The is held in Antwerp, Belgium
 * Flag of Belgium.svg September 2, 1920 - defeats the  2-1 in the Olympic final
 * Flag of Denmark.svg August 4, 1921 - The first is held in Copenhagen.
 * Flag of the Netherlands.svg May 10-20, 1922 - The is held in the Netherlands
 * Flag of the Netherlands.svg May 20, 1922 - wins their first  title after defeating Netherlands 2-1.
 * Flag of France.svg May 4-July 27, 1924 - The is held in Paris, France
 * Flag of France.svg June 9, 1924 - defeats  1-0 in the Olympic final
 * Flag of France.svg April 13, 1925 - France wins their first after defeating England in the final match.
 * Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg June 7, 1925 - Alfredo Binda wins his first of six titles that he would win between 1925 and 1933.
 * Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg May 10-June 1, 1926 - The is held in Spain
 * Flag of Spain (1785-1873 and 1875-1931).svg June 1, 1926 - Uruguay becomes the first team to win twice after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 in extra time.
 * Flag of Australia.svg September 18, 1926 - Port Melbourne wins their first VFA premiership, the first of what will be four in a row.
 * Flag of Lithuania 1918-1940.svg August 10, 1927 - wins the first
 * Flag of the Czech Republic.svg September 2, 1927 - The first is held.
 * Flag of the Netherlands.svg June 10, 1928 - defeats  2-0 in a repeat of the 1924 Olympic Final in Amsterdam.
 * Flag of the Netherlands.svg June 16, 1928 - The first is revealed with the Netherlands on top.
 * Flag of the Netherlands.svg July 28-August 12, 1928 - The is held in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
 * Flag of Egypt (1922–1958).svg April 6, 1929 - becomes the first team from Africa to qualify through to the World Cup.
 * Flag of Monaco.svg April 7, 1929 - The first is held with Georges Bouriano taking the victory

1930s

 * Flag of Uruguay.svg July 13-August 10, 1930: The is held in Uruguay. This is the first time that its held in South America.
 * Canadian Red Ensign 1921-1957.svg August 2-9, 1930: The first is held in Hamilton, Canada. England finished on top of the medal table.
 * Flag of Uruguay.svg August 10, 1930: wins the  for the first time, defeating  by 2 goals.
 * Flag of England.svg October 11, 1930: is formed in London, England which becomes the first regional confederation.
 * Flag of Uruguay.svg December 6-14, 1930: The first is held in Uruguay.
 * Flag of Bulgaria.svg October 4, 1931: takes the first  in Bulgaria.
 * Ulster banner.svg February 13, 1932: The first qualifier is held in Belfast which also brings the start of  qualifying.
 * US flag with 49 stars by Hellerick.svg July 30-August 14, 1932: The is held in Los Angeles, United States.
 * US flag with 49 stars by Hellerick.svg August 11, 1932: takes the football competition at the Olympics after defeating the host nation by 4-1. But crowd numbers were down to compared to previous tournaments.
 * Flag of England.svg February 1, 1933: win the first WEFF Championship by a score of 3-1 against Wales.
 * Alternate flag of the philippines by jjdxb-d4mpsp5.png May 16-20, 1933: The final is held in Manila, Philippines.
 * Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg May 28, 1933: Alfredo Binda wins his last of six s in Milan.
 * Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg May 12-June 4, 1934: The is held in Italy.
 * Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg June 4, 1934: Italy win the FIFA World Cup to become the first host team to win the trophy.
 * Flag of the Netherlands.svg January 29, 1935: France defeat in the final of the.
 * Flag of France.svg February 17, 1935: FIFA brings back the knockout format to the FIFA World Cup for what will be the first time in 28 years.
 * Canadian Red Ensign 1921-1957.svg April 6, 1935: The last is won by the Montreal Maroons. This is the same until twelve years when it was brought back.
 * Flag of Switzerland.svg May 7, 1935: Switzerland win the first competition held at Switzerland. But this would be the only success that the Swiss will have in basketball.
 * Flag of Spain (1931 - 1939).svg May 15, 1935: Gustaaf Deloor wins the first to be held.
 * Flag of Spain (1931 - 1939).svg July 17, 1936: The Spanish Civil War starts
 * Flag of German Reich (1935–1945).svg August 1-16, 1936: The is held in Hamburg, Germany.
 * Flag of German Reich (1935–1945).svg August 1, 1936: The first begins at the Summer Olympics.
 * Flag of German Reich (1935–1945).svg August 15, 1936: Italy wins their second Olympic gold medal by defeating Hungary in the final by a score of 1-0.
 * Flag of Argentina.svg December 27, 1936: The begins in Argentina as this is the first time that the competition has expanded beyond five teams.
 * Flag of Italy (1861-1946) crowned.svg January 26, 1937: Italy win the final over Switzerland at home.
 * Flag of the Netherlands.svg August 17, 1937: become the first team from Asia to qualify through to the World Cup.
 * Flag of Australia.svg February 13, 1938: wins their third  football gold medal in a row after defeating England 3-2 in the final. This was the last tournament to see a full strength independent British teams competing in football.
 * Flag of Panama.svg February 23, 1938: surprises Central America by finishing with the gold medal in the Central American and Caribbean Games beating  by goal difference.
 * Flag of Argentina.svg May 14-29, 1938: The is held in Argentina.
 * Flag of Colombia.svg August 19, 1938: The first football tournament at the is held in Bogota, Colombia with  taking the gold medal.
 * Flag of Argentina.svg May 29, 1938: Italy becomes the first team to win two consecutive s after they defeat the Netherlands in the final 2-0.
 * Flag of Spain (1938 - 1945).svg April 1, 1939: The Spanish Civil War ends in a Nationalist victory.
 * September 1, 1939: World War II starts