A historic football believed to be the world’s oldest is on display in Miami ahead of Scotland’s match against Brazil. Multiple reports say the ball dates from between 1540 and 1570, placing it in the mid-16th century. It was discovered in Stirling, Scotland, in the 1970s. The accounts do not describe any recent matches played with the ball, focusing instead on its age and provenance. Its display in Miami is linked to the Scotland-Brazil fixture, giving spectators and supporters a chance to see a rare surviving example of early ball-making and football-related equipment. The reports also align on the approximate dating and the location and timing of its discovery, presenting the same basic historical timeline from discovery in the 1970s through to the estimated period of manufacture. Overall, the coverage centers on the ball’s significance as an artifact and its role in the lead-up to the international game.