The flag of England is the red St. George's Cross on a white background, which originated in the 12th century. In 1278, it combined with the flags of Scotland and Ireland to form part of the flag of the United Kingdom. The traditional music of England has centuries of history and includes sailor songs, carols, and music for dancing. England has a temperate, humid climate with winter temperatures rarely below -5°C and summer temperatures rarely above 32°C. The wettest region is the west of England. Football is the most popular sport in England, where sports like football, hockey and tennis were first regulated. England won the 1966 FIFA World Cup, hosted on home soil.