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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?