Football is a popular team sport played worldwide, with two main variations: **association football (soccer)** and **American football**.
### **Association Football (Soccer)** - Played with a round ball on a rectangular field with goals at each end. - Two teams of 11 players compete to score by kicking the ball into the opponent’s goal. - Players (except goalkeepers) cannot use their hands or arms. - Matches typically last 90 minutes, divided into two halves. - Governed by FIFA, with the FIFA World Cup being the most prestigious tournament.
### **American Football** - Played with an oval-shaped ball on a 100-yard field with goalposts. - Two teams of 11 players compete to advance the ball to the opponent’s end zone to score points. - Players can run with, pass, or kick the ball. - The game is divided into four quarters, with teams strategizing offensive and defensive plays. - Governed by the NFL and NCAA, with the Super Bowl being the biggest event.
Other variations include **rugby, Canadian football, and Australian rules football**, each with unique rules. Which type are you interested in?
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