soccer
UK: ˈsɒkə | US: ˈsɑːkər
n. A team sport played with a spherical ball between two teams of eleven players, primarily using feet to control and score goals.
The word "soccer" originated in late 19th-century England as a colloquial abbreviation of "association football" (to distinguish it from "rugby football"). "Soc" was derived from the first syllable of "association," and the "-er" suffix was added, mimicking slang patterns (similar to "rugger" for rugby). The term gained prominence in the U.S. and other countries where "football" referred to different sports (e.g., American football).
He plays soccer every weekend with his friends.
The school's soccer team won the championship last year.
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world.
She injured her ankle during a soccer match.
The children practiced dribbling in soccer practice.