I WONDER - Why Is Football Sometimes Called Soccer?

I WONDER - Why Is Football Sometimes Called Soccer?

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Physical Ed

KG - 6th Grade

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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.

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