American Football is a team sport played primarily in the United States, characterized by two teams of eleven players each, competing to advance an oval-shaped ball into the opposing team’s end zone to score points. The game is played on a rectangular field, typically 100 yards long, with goalposts at each end. The main objective is to score a touchdown, which is worth six points, by carrying the ball into the end zone or catching it there. Scoring can also occur through field goals, worth three points, and safeties, worth two points.
The game consists of four quarters, and teams can use various offensive, defensive, and special teams strategies to gain and maintain possession of the ball. It is known for its physical nature, requiring athletes to display strength, agility, and strategic thinking. American Football has a rich cultural significance in the U.S., with major events like the Super Bowl drawing large audiences and generating significant media coverage. The sport is governed by a set of rules that dictate game play, and it has a system of leagues, most notably the National Football League (NFL), which is the premier professional league in the country.