I used to play soccer as a kid and loved it, it is also known as association football. 
I've never played it, but I've seen it being played at the park - it looks like it might be fun!
It is the most popular sport in the world being played in over 200 countries by 250 millions payers, 
Holy cow, that's a lot of players!  There must be a lot of tournaments then?
You could say that. Soccer is governed by FIFA ( International Federation of Association Football) and they are in charge of organizing the World Cup every year.
I don't know how well I'd do at soccer - I'd always be wanting to pick up the ball with my hands, and I think that's frowned on!
Haha yes picking up the ball with your hands is frowned upon. PLayers mainly use their feet to pass the ball. Hint the name football.