Fluminense Football Club was founded in Rio de Janeiro by Oscar Cox. The club was one of the earliest football institutions established in Brazil. Its creation played a key role in spreading organized football in the country. Fluminense helped popularize the sport among urban elites before it expanded nationwide. The club later became a founding member of major regional and national competitions. It has won numerous state, national, and international titles. Fluminense remains one of Brazil’s most traditional and influential football clubs.
