Football

Football, in its most common global context, refers to a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each, where the objective is to score goals by getting a spherical ball into the opposing team’s net. It is played on a rectangular field, known as a pitch, with a goal at each end. The game is typically played over two halves of 45 minutes each, with a 15-minute halftime break.

Football, also known as soccer in certain countries like the United States and Canada, is governed by various rules established by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The sport is renowned for its emphasis on skill, teamwork, and strategy, and it is the world’s most popular sport in terms of participation and viewership.

In many countries, football is a central aspect of the culture, with numerous professional leagues, international competitions like the FIFA World Cup, and a vast network of amateur and youth organizations. The term “football” can also refer to variations of the game, such as American football, Australian rules football, and rugby football, but in the context of global understanding, it predominantly signifies what is known as soccer in North America.