Soccer

Soccer, also known as football in many countries, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each. The objective of the game is to score goals by getting a spherical ball into the opposing team’s net, which is guarded by a goalkeeper. The game is played on a rectangular field called a pitch, with a goal at each end. Players primarily use their feet to play the ball, but they can also use other parts of their bodies, except for their arms and hands; these are mainly reserved for the goalkeeper.

Soccer is governed by a set of rules known as the Laws of the Game, which are maintained by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). The sport includes various levels of competition, from amateur leagues to professional leagues, and it culminates in prestigious events like the FIFA World Cup, which features national teams from around the globe.

Soccer is considered the world’s most popular sport, with millions of players and fans worldwide, and it plays a significant cultural role in many societies, fostering community, competition, and international camaraderie.