Football, also known as soccer in some countries, is a globally popular team sport played between two teams of eleven players each. The objective is to score by getting the ball into the opposing team's goal using any part of the body except the hands and arms, with only goalkeepers allowed to handle the ball within their penalty area. Matches are played on a rectangular field with goals at each end, lasting 90 minutes divided into two halves. Football is governed by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), which organizes major tournaments like the FIFA World Cup—the sport’s most prestigious event. Known for its thrilling pace, strategic depth, and passionate fan culture, football unites millions worldwide through competition, skill, and teamwork.