Soccer was first codified in 1848 at Cambridge University with the laws of the game still used today. A regulation soccer field is between 100 and 110 meters long and 64 to 75 meters wide. Soccer is played between two teams of 11 players each who can position themselves on the field in different formations, most commonly using a 4-4-2 setup with four defenders, four midfielders and two strikers, with the objective being to outscore the opposing team by kicking the ball into their goal.

1. SOCCER In 1848 the rules now known as the laws of soccer were created at Cambridge University.

3. THE GAME Soccer is a complex game with 11 players on each team. There is no specific place that each player has to play however there are formations that are more popular than others. The most popular formation in soccer today is a 4-4-2 having 4 defenders, 4 midfielders, and 2 strikers. The object is to place the soccer ball in the opponents goal, this is done by a combination of passes and shooting. A pass across the field to another teammate is called a cross from there they can pass to you someone else or take a shot.