Why is it called soccer in America? Explaining the English roots of the American word for the world's game

How did a sport codified in England end up with a nickname that divides the Anglophone world? The surprising history of ...

Why do Americans say 'soccer' instead of 'football'? What to know ahead of World Cup

In the United States, "football" is mostly associated with a sport that is, for the most part, played with one's hands. Why does the U.S. say "soccer" instead?

Why do Americans call the game soccer instead of football?

American fans get mocked for saying soccer, but they didn't come up with the name.
The Conversation

‘Soccer’ is a fine term for the beautiful game – don’t let any ‘football’ snob or president tell you otherwise this World Cup

At the 2026 World Cup draw, FIFA Peace Prize recipient and U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the game should really be called “football.” “There’s no question about it. We have to come up ...
The New York Times

Should we be calling it ‘soccer’ or ‘football’ at this World Cup?

Fans watch the United States' first game of the World Cup Mario Tama/Getty Images Much of the English-speaking world calls it “football.” Some call it futbol, futebol or fußball. Italians call it ...
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Why is football called 'soccer' in the US and Canada?

Football is life for millions of fans around the world, but in two of the co-host nations of the 2026 World Cup, they tend to call it by a different name. In the US and Canada, it's known as soccer.
Sports Illustrated

Why is ‘Soccer’ Called ‘Football’ Outside of the U.S.?

48 countries from all over the world are convening this summer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing a host of new cultures, languages and experiences to North America for soccer’s grandest showcase. ...