THE BASICS
Football is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is fast-paced, exciting, and focused on teamwork, skill, and strategy.
- Players: Football is played between two teams with 11 players each.
- Ground: The game is played on a large rectangular grass or turf field with goalposts at both ends.
- Ball:Players use a round football and mainly control it using their feet.
PASSING & SHOOTING
- Players pass the ball between teammates to create attacking opportunities.
- Goals are scored when the ball completely crosses the goal line inside the net.
- Goalkeepers are the only players allowed to use their hands inside the penalty area.
BALL IN PLAY
- Players can dribble, pass, tackle, and shoot during gameplay.
- Teams must defend their goal while trying to attack the opponent’s side.
- Quick movement and teamwork are important throughout the match.
SCORING
- The team with the most goals at the end of the match wins.
- Matches are usually played in two halves of 45 minutes each.
- Tournaments may include extra time or penalty shootouts if the score is tied.
PENALTY GUIDE
FOULS & PENALTIES
If a player commits a dangerous tackle or foul, the referee may award a free kick or penalty.
If a player handles the ball intentionally, the opposing team may receive a free kick or penalty kick.
If a player receives too many fouls or misconduct warnings, they can receive a yellow card or red card and may be sent off the field.
