Today, sport is an integral part of the culture of modern society, while the beginnings of sports competitions reach far back into prehistory. Initially, running, throwing, wrestling, swimming, shooting, etc. had a completely military character. With the development of civilization, games with various objects such as sticks, balls, spheres... appeared, as well as specially built arenas or playgrounds.
The modern sports movement originated in England in the mid-19th century with the aim of achieving the best possible results, regardless of the amount of mental and physical effort expended during the work. Numerous studies on the popularity of sports have shown that football is the most popular sport in the world. It unites different people in the spirit of sport and creates a strong sense of community, and anyone can play it, without special conditions.
Events like the World Cup erase differences between people because everyone shares the same passion cheering for their teams. The World Cup - North America 2026 is the first World Cup organized by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the USA. The opening ceremony will take place on June 11 at the Azteca Stadium in the Mexican capital, Mexico City. The final will be played on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York. (Željka Šaravanja)
Croatian Post Ltd. Mostar issued 2 commemorative postage stamps in a sheet of 8 stamps + 2 vignettes, a postmark and a first day cover (FDC). Stamps and accompanying materials can also be purchased online at www.epostshop.ba
