Football

Football, commonly referred to as soccer in some regions, is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each. The objective of the game is to score goals by getting a ball into the opposing team’s net, using any part of the body except the arms and hands. The game is played on a rectangular field, known as a pitch, with a goal at each end. Football 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 is played at both amateur and professional levels and is recognized globally, with major tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup and continent-specific championships attracting millions of viewers. Football is known for its emphasis on skill, teamwork, and strategy, making it one of the most popular sports worldwide.