Soccer is a team sport played between two teams of eleven players each. It is known as football in many parts of the world. 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, although the goalkeeper is allowed to use their hands within the penalty area. Matches are played on a rectangular field with a goal at each end, and games are typically divided into two halves of 45 minutes each, with a halftime break in between. The sport is governed by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), which oversees international competitions such as the FIFA World Cup. Soccer is one of the most popular sports globally, characterized by its fast pace, skillful play, and ability to engage large audiences, both in stadiums and through broadcast media.