Soccer, also known as football in most countries outside of North America, 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, primarily using the feet, but players can also use any part of their body except their arms and hands (goalkeepers are allowed to use their hands within a designated area). The sport is played on a rectangular field, known as a pitch, with a goal at each end.
Soccer is governed by a set of rules known as the Laws of the Game, maintained by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). The game is played in two halves, usually lasting 45 minutes each, with a halftime interval. The team with the most goals at the end of the match wins; if the score is tied, it may lead to extra time or a penalty shootout, depending on the competition format.
Soccer is the world’s most popular sport, played at both amateur and professional levels, and it has a rich history, with various international competitions such as the FIFA World Cup highlighting its global appeal. The sport fosters teamwork, strategy, and physical fitness, making it a significant cultural and social phenomenon worldwide.
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