What is another word for football?
Pronunciation: [fˈʊtbɔːl] (IPA) 
Football is a popular sport worldwide and is played in different variations. While the term "football" is widely used, there are other synonyms for this word. It is known as soccer in several countries, especially in the United States, Canada, and Australia. In some countries, the words "footie" or "footy" are commonly used to refer to football. It is also called association football, to differentiate it from other football codes like American football and Australian rules football. In the UK, the phrase "the beautiful game" is often used to describe football. Some people also use the term "the world game" as it is a sport that is enjoyed worldwide.
