The US, Canada, Australia, South Africa and some Asian countries generally call it soccer. It was often called soccer in Britain until the early 20th century, but football eventually became the more popular name. Most of the rest of the world calls it football (or their language's word for the name).

The US, Canada, Australia, South Africa and some Asian countries generally call it soccer. It was often called soccer in Britain until the early 20th century, but football eventually became the more popular name. Most of the rest of the world calls it football (or their language's word for the name).