Tag: Football

Football is a team sport that involves two teams competing to score goals by propelling a ball into the opposing team’s net, primarily using their feet. The game is played on a rectangular field with a goal at each end. While the term “football” can refer to different sports depending on the region—such as American football, rugby football, or association football (commonly known as soccer)—in many countries, it specifically refers to soccer.

In soccer, each team consists of eleven players, including a goalkeeper. The game is played in two halves, typically lasting 45 minutes each, with the objective of scoring more goals than the opposing team. Players can use any part of their body except their arms and hands (goalkeepers are the exception) to control and advance the ball.

Football is one of the most popular sports globally, both in terms of participation and viewership. It is governed by a set of rules known as the Laws of the Game, maintained by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). Major international tournaments, such as the FIFA World Cup, showcase the sport’s global appeal and competitive spirit.