Футбол

Футбол (football) is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each, commonly known as soccer in some countries, including the United States. The objective of the game is to score more goals than the opposing team by getting a spherical ball into the opposing team’s net using any part of the body except the arms and hands, with the exception of the goalkeepers who can use their hands within their penalty area. The game is played on a rectangular field, known as a pitch, with a goal at each end. Football is governed by a set of rules known as the Laws of the Game, maintained by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and overseen globally by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association). Football is known for its passionate fanbase, professional leagues, and international competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, which is held every four years and is one of the most widely viewed sporting events in the world.