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