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The FA Cup is a football knockout competition open to teams across England. What is notable about it?
- ○It is only open to Premier League clubs
- ✓It is the oldest football competition in the world
- ○It was first held in 1966 to mark England's World Cup win
- ○It is organised by FIFA rather than the FA
Correct answer
It is the oldest football competition in the world
The FA Cup, first held in 1871–72, is the oldest football knockout competition in the world.
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