What’s the difference between “soccer” and “football” terms around the world?
In the United States and Canada, the sport is called soccer, while in most of the world it’s known as football. The rules and gameplay are the same, but some of the terms differ:
- US says field → elsewhere it’s usually called a pitch.
- US says cleats → elsewhere, boots.
- US says uniform/jersey → elsewhere, kit or shirt.
- US says tie → elsewhere, draw.
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