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And this summer, they're helping us explore cool and unusual stories from host cities during the biggest tournament in the world.

The first international soccer match was in 1872,

Scotland versus England.

The match was in Glasgow.

Neither team scored a goal.

Of course, there's no actual footage of this game,

but you can imagine how different this match was compared to

one today. Soccer balls back then were thick and heavy, and not perfectly round. In cleats,

they were most likely a comfortable shoes to play in. Most were made from hard leather. Some

even had actual nails hammered into their shoes as studs, and they look more like ankle-leaf

boots. In fact, the first cleats are credited to be worn by King Henry the 8th of England,

designed by shoemaker Cornelius Johnson in the year 1525. Clates have come a long way from

the original design.

And at a museum in Mexico City, you can take a peek into the evolution of these athletic shoes.

And also, explore a massive collection that spans centuries, modern-day figures, stars, and celebrities.

I'm Annolla Morales and this is Alice Obscura, a celebration of the world strange,

incredible and wondrous places.

The World Cup is kicking off in a couple of weeks.

And this summer, we're bringing you episodes that take place in each of the 16 host cities. We'll take you beyond the stadium. And to a nearby wonder

that's off the beaten track. First stop is Mexico City. To a museum that takes a step by step

to see how far footwear has evolved. A museum with more than 2,000 shoes, each with a story that fits history.

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