Football

Football, also known as soccer in some countries, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each. The objective of the game is to score goals by getting a spherical ball into the opposing team’s net using any part of the body except the arms and hands. The game is played on a rectangular field, known as a pitch, with a goal at each end.

Football is governed by a set of rules known as the Laws of the Game, established by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). It is widely considered the world’s most popular sport, with millions of fans and players globally. The sport is played at both amateur and professional levels, with major tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup and continental championships attracting significant international attention.

The sport emphasizes physical skill, teamwork, and strategy, and can be played in various formats, including association football (the standard form), indoor football, and futsal. Football has a rich history and cultural significance in many countries, contributing to its status as a prominent and influential aspect of global sports.