Football

Football is a team sport played between two teams, typically consisting of eleven players each, on a rectangular field with a goal at each end. The primary objective of the game is to score goals by getting a spherical ball into the opposing team’s goal, mainly using any part of the body except the arms and hands. In most regions worldwide, “football” refers to the sport known as soccer in North America, where players predominantly use their feet to control and direct the ball. The sport is governed internationally by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and is played at both amateur and professional levels. Matches are divided into two halves, typically lasting 45 minutes each, with additional time added for stoppages. Football is one of the most popular sports globally, known for its significant cultural, social, and economic impact. Additionally, the term “football” can also refer to different forms of the game in various countries, such as American football or Australian rules football, each with distinct rules and gameplay.