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(Spanish ''fútbol''). <ref>The word ''soccer'' derived in England as slang for "As'''soc'''iation Football" [http://london.usembassy.gov/rss/transcripts/worldcup2006a.html] ''US Embassy, London'' (a similar construction can be seen in referring to '''rug'''by as "rugger") </ref>

(Spanish ''fútbol''). <ref>The word ''soccer'' derived in England as slang for "As'''soc'''iation Football" [http://london.usembassy.gov/rss/transcripts/worldcup2006a.html] ''US Embassy, London'' (a similar construction can be seen in referring to '''rug'''by as "rugger") </ref>

It is the most popular team sport in the world{{fact}}, described by the legendary Brazilian player, [[Pele]], as "The Beautiful Game".

It is the most popular team sport in the world{{fact}}, described by the legendary Brazilian player, [[Pele]], as "The Beautiful Game". Its governing body is [[FIFA]] (Fédération Internationale de Football Association).

The game is played between two teams of 11 players (10 field players and one [[goalkeeper]] each). In official play, there are two 45 [[minute]] halves separated by a 15 minute break known as half-time. In [[knockout cup]] games, if a game is tied after 90 minutes, there is often an additional period of play consisting of 2 X 15-minute halves. If the scores are still level, the result is decided with a penalty shootout. The set of rules used in soccer are called the [[Laws of the Game]].  

The game is played between two teams of 11 players (10 field players and one [[goalkeeper]] each). In official play, there are two 45 [[minute]] halves separated by a 15 minute break known as half-time. In [[knockout cup]] games, if a game is tied after 90 minutes, there is often an additional period of play consisting of 2 X 15-minute halves. If the scores are still level, the result is decided with a penalty shootout. The set of rules used in soccer are called the [[Laws of the Game]].