1938 FIFA World Cup, France
France · 1938 · 90c
This stamp was issued to commemorate the 3rd FIFA World Cup, hosted by France in 1938. The design features a dynamic image of a soccer player kicking a ball, with the globe in the background, symbolizing the international nature of the tournament. It is considered one of the classic early football-themed stamps.
Issued just a year before the outbreak of World War II, this stamp represents a significant pre-war sporting event. The 1938 World Cup was the last to be held before the war suspended the tournament for 12 years.
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