Football

Football is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each, typically played on a rectangular field with a goal at each end. The primary objective of the game is to score by moving a ball into the opposing team’s goal using any part of the body except the arms and hands, with the exception of the goalkeeper, who is allowed to use their hands within a designated area. The game is governed by the rules known as the Laws of the Game, established by the International Football Association Board (IFAB).

Football can refer to different forms of the sport depending on geographical context; in most countries, it is known as soccer, while in the United States and Canada, “football” usually refers to American football. The sport is characterized by its global popularity and is played at various levels, from amateur to professional. Major competitions include the FIFA World Cup, continental tournaments, and domestic leagues. Football promotes teamwork, strategy, and physical fitness, making it one of the most widely followed and played sports in the world.