Football, known as soccer in many countries, is the most popular sport globally, with over 4 billion fans. The modern game originated in England in the 19th century, and FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) governs international competitions, including the FIFA World Cup. The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event, surpassing even the Olympics in viewership. Football is played with 11 players on each team, and the objective is to score more goals than the opponent by moving the ball into the opposing team's net.