Soccer

usgb/ˈsɑːkər/
noun

A game in which two teams of eleven players try to kick or head a ball into the other team's goal, using only their bodies apart from their arms and hands.

My friends and I are going to play soccer this afternoon.
Visual representation of "soccer" - A game in which two teams of eleven players try to kick or head a ball into the other team's goal, using only their bodies apart from their arms and hands.

Often appears as...

  • play soccer
  • soccer team
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Global Popularity

Soccer is the most popular sport worldwide, often sparking intense national pride.

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The World Cup is a soccer event that brings fans together globally.
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American Distinction

In the US, 'soccer' distinguishes the sport from American football, which is also called 'football'.

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He plays soccer, not American football, at school.
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Cultural Significance

Soccer matches often reflect local culture and can involve community traditions and rivalries.

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Their town's soccer rivalry is intense and goes back generations.
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