Soccer is called Association football, or more commonly simply football in most of the world. In America, the word football refers to American football, which has more in common with rugby than with soccer.
Comparison chart
 | American Football | Soccer |
|---|---|---|
| Number of players | 11 players per team on the field | 11 players per team on the field at any point of time, including a goal keeeper |
| Object of the Game | Score via touchdown (6 pts), field goal (3 pts), safety (2 pts), or conversion after touchdown (1-2 pts). | To score goal. There is a goal at each end of the field. The object of the game is to put the ball in your opponents goal. |
| What is it? | A gridiron sport with set plays, specialized positions, and mandatory protective equipment including helmets and pads. | Soccer (called fútbol or football in most countries) is the most popular sport in the world. The objective of the game is to score goals by kicking the ball into the net behind the goal post. |
| Time limit | Four 15-minute quarters with a halftime break. Clock stops frequently between plays. | 90 minutes. 45 minutes for each half of the game.there is added time to make up for time elapsed. |
| Ball | Prolate spheroid, ~11 in (28 cm) long, ~22 in (56 cm) circumference, ~0.875 lbs. More pointed shape. | A spherical ball |
| Field | 100 yards (91.4 m) plus two 10-yard end zones. Width: 53⅓ yards (48.8 m). Goal posts at back of end zone. | Standard–> Touch line (length): 90 m (100 yd) to 120 m (130 yd); Goal line (width) : 45 m (50 yd) to 90 m (100 yd) International matches –> Touch line (length): 100 m (110 yd) to 110 m (120 yd); Goal line (width) : 64 m (70 yd) to 75 m (80 yd) |
| Major League | NFL (USA), CFL (Canada), XFL (USA), European League of Football. | Barclay's Premier League (England), La Liga (Spain), Bundesliga(Germany), Serie A (Italy), Ligue 1 (France) |
| Countries | Primarily USA and Canada. Also played professionally in Europe (ELF), Japan (X-League), and Mexico (LFA). | Worldwide |
| Protective gear | Required: helmet, shoulder pads, thigh/knee pads, mouthguard. | Shin guards, Boots. |
| Substitution | Unlimited. Players may re-enter freely. Teams use specialized offensive, defensive, and special teams units. | 5 players per game |
| Current World Champions | Philadelphia Eagles (Super Bowl LIX, February 2025). | Argentina |
| Major Tournaments | NFL Playoffs/Super Bowl, College Football Playoff, IFAF World Championship. | World Cup, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, Copa del Rey, DFB Pokal, Coppa Italia, Coupe de France, Euro, |
| Player Size | Varies by position: 155-360+ lbs (70-163+ kg). Linemen are largest; skill position players lighter and faster. | any size. Taller players are preferred for defending |
| Highest governing body | International: IFAF. USA: USA Football (National Governing Body as of 2025). NFL governs US pro league. | FIFA |
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Comments: American Football vs Soccer
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