Soccer

Soccer is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each, typically on a rectangular field known as a pitch. The objective of the game is to score goals by getting a spherical ball into the opposing team’s net, using any part of the body except the hands and arms (goalkeepers are exempt from this rule). The game is governed by a set of rules known as the Laws of the Game, established by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). Soccer is known for its fast-paced play, strategic gameplay, and the skillful manipulation of the ball. It is one of the most popular sports worldwide, with millions of players and fans. The term “soccer” is primarily used in countries where other forms of football (like American or Canadian football) are more prominent, particularly in the United States and Canada, while the term “football” is commonly used globally to refer to the same sport.