Football

Football is a team sport that is primarily played with a spherical ball between two teams, each typically consisting of eleven players. It is most commonly associated with the game known as soccer in some countries, which is governed by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The objective of the game is to score goals by getting the ball into the opposing team’s net.

Football emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and skill, with players using various techniques such as passing, dribbling, and shooting to move the ball and outmaneuver opponents. The sport is played on a rectangular field with goalposts at each end, and matches are typically divided into two halves. The game can also refer to different variants, including American football, Canadian football, and Australian rules football, which have their own unique rules and objectives.

Football is one of the most popular sports globally, known for its passionate following, professional leagues, and prestigious international tournaments, such as the FIFA World Cup.