The Football Association is the governing body of football in England, established in 1863, making it the oldest national football federation. Its headquarters are located at Wembley Stadium in London.
The Football Association oversees all aspects of football in England across all age groups for both men and women. It is also responsible for organizing the FA Cup. The association is a member of FIFA and UEFA and holds a permanent seat on the International Football Association Board. Since 1939, the Football Association has had a symbolic president, always chosen from the British royal family. According to the constitution of the Football Association, the actual chair is the main authority responsible for the execution and regulation of football rules in the country. One of the most notable recent presidents of this body was David Triesman, a member of the House of Lords.
