Football

Football is a team sport played between two teams, typically consisting of eleven players each. The objective of the game is to score goals by getting a ball into the opposing team’s net. In most variations of football, players primarily use their feet to control and pass the ball, although the use of other body parts, such as the head and torso, is also allowed, except for the goalkeeper who can use their hands within a designated area.

The term “football” can refer to various sports depending on the country. In many countries, it is synonymous with soccer, the globally popular sport governed by FIFA. However, in the United States and Canada, “football” usually refers to American football, a variant that involves carrying an oval ball and scoring points through touchdowns and field goals.

The game is played on a rectangular field, known as a pitch, usually with grass. Matches are typically played in two halves, each lasting 45 minutes, with a break in between. Football emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and physical endurance, making it one of the most widely played and watched sports in the world.