United States, Australia, Japan and more: Countries that call it ‘soccer’ instead of ‘football’
When it comes to the world’s most popular sport, most of the globe agrees on one thing: it’s called football. But not every country is on the same page.
While the United States and Canada often get singled out for calling the game soccer, they’re not as alone as many think.
Here’s a look at 10 countries that use the term soccer—either officially, colloquially, or in common usage—showing that it’s not just North America going against the grain.