Charlton Athletic's rich history is taking center stage this summer as the club's artefacts are featured in a major exhibition during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA. The exhibition, titled The Beautiful Game, is being held at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City and explores the connection between football and the First World War. Opened in April, the exhibition will run throughout the summer and conclude in September, coinciding with Kansas City's role as a host city for the tournament. Among the notable items from Charlton on display is a replica of the Jules Rimet Trophy, commemorating England's 1966 World Cup victory, along with Woolwich Hospital Cup medals won by the club in 1919. These artefacts provide a fascinating glimpse into Charlton's wartime history and the enduring ties between football and military service. Clive Harris, a long-serving trustee of the Charlton Museum and club historian, has curated the exhibition, highlighting the intersection of football and the First World War. Harris expressed his pride in showcasing Charlton's history to a global audience, with over 250,000 visitors expected to attend. He emphasized the role of the British Army in spreading football worldwide, noting that many countries participating in the World Cup were introduced to the sport through British soldiers. The inclusion of Charlton's artefacts alongside those from renowned clubs like Bayern Munich and the French Football Federation underscores the club's esteemed history in the footballing world.