Football

Football, also known as soccer in some regions, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each. The objective is to score goals by getting a ball into the opposing team’s net, primarily using feet, but players can also use their heads or torso, with the exception of goalkeepers, who can use their hands within their penalty area. 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). The sport is played in various formats, including professional leagues, international competitions, and local amateur games.

Football is one of the most popular sports worldwide, with a massive following and numerous professional leagues and tournaments, most notably the FIFA World Cup, which is held every four years and showcases national teams from around the globe. The sport emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and skill, making it a prominent cultural phenomenon in many countries.