Football War

English

Etymology

So named because the direct cause of the war is a football match between El Salvador and Honduras in 1969, although tensions and antagonism can be traced earlier.

Proper noun

the Football War

1. A brief war fought between El Salvador and Honduras from 14 to 18 July 1969.

Translations

brief war between El Salvador and Honduras

• Finnish: jalkapallosota
• Spanish: Guerra del Fútbol f