I WONDER - Why Is Football Sometimes Called Soccer?

The video explores the origins of the terms 'soccer' and 'football', highlighting how British universities in the 19th century developed their own versions of the medieval game. It explains that only a few countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and Ireland, use the term 'soccer'. The video also discusses the different types of football played in these countries, such as American and Canadian football, and mentions the unique form of football played in Ireland.

How did the term 'football' evolve in the 19th century?

• It was standardized

• Different versions were created

• It was replaced by soccer

• It became a global term

What do people in the United States think of when they hear 'football'?

• Soccer

• American football

• Rugby

• Baseball