Football

Football refers to a team sport in which players use their feet to play a ball and score goals. It is played globally and is known by different names depending on the region; in the United States and Canada, it typically refers to American football, while in most other places, it generally means association football (soccer). The objective of the game is to score goals by getting the ball into the opposing team’s net.

Association football is played by two teams of eleven players on a rectangular field with a goal at each end. It is governed by a set of rules called the Laws of the Game. The sport emphasizes skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting, with players relying on teamwork and strategy. Football has significant cultural and social importance in many countries and is known for its passionate fan base, prestigious tournaments like the FIFA World Cup, and various domestic leagues worldwide.

The term “football” can also refer to the ball itself, which is typically spherical for association football or oval for American football.