Voetbal, known as soccer in many countries, is a popular team sport played between two teams of eleven players each. The objective is to score goals by getting a ball into the opposing team's net. Players primarily use their feet to control and pass the ball, but they can also use their heads and bodies, except for the goalkeepers, who can use their hands within the penalty area. The game is played on a rectangular field, typically with grass or artificial turf, and lasts for 90 minutes, divided into two halves. FIFA, the sport's international governing body, organizes major competitions like the FIFA World Cup, which showcases the best national teams from around the world.