The Indian football scene was dominated by British clubs and players until the early 20th century when Indian teams began to make their mark on the sport. In 1911, Mohun Bagan, a team made up of Indian players, defeated the East Yorkshire Regiment in the final of the IFA Shield, marking a significant moment in the history of Indian football. In China, football also has a long history, with the sport being introduced to the country in the late 19th century by British and Portuguese sailors and expatriates. The Chinese Football Association was founded in 1924, and in the decades that followed, the sport grew in popularity, with China participating in the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 2002.
