A team has eleven players. They play on the field.

⚽Teams try to get the ball in the other goal.

A goal counts if the ball goes between the posts.

And it must go under the crossbar.

⚽A ball is round. It is about 68 to 70 centimeters around.

Players can use their feet. They can use head, chest or thighs.

✋Players can not use hands or arms. Only the goalkeeper can.

A referee runs each match. A whistle blows for a broken rule.

⏰A match has two halves. Each half is 45 minutes.

The team that scores more goals wins the match.

Words to know

• goal: the target
• crossbar: goal top bar
• referee: match boss