Football is played between two teams, each consisting of eleven players. The main objective is to score goals by getting the ball into the opposing team's net. A match lasts 90 minutes, divided into two halves of 45 minutes each, with a 15-minute halftime break. Players can use any part of their body except their arms and hands to control the ball, but the goalkeeper is allowed to use their hands within the penalty area. Fouls can result in free kicks or penalty kicks, depending on the severity and location of the infraction.