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 ball into the opposing team’s net. Players primarily use their feet to pass, dribble, and shoot the ball, although they may also use their bodies to control and redirect it, with the exception of the goalkeepers who can use their hands within a designated area. The game is played on a rectangular field, typically grass or artificial turf, and adheres to a set of rules known as the Laws of the Game. Soccer is governed internationally by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), and it is one of the most popular and widely played sports globally, with millions of fans and players. Competitions range from local leagues to prestigious tournaments like the FIFA World Cup. The sport emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and physical fitness, and it has a rich cultural significance in many regions around the world.