In Europe
Soccer in Europe is organized through country associations, sometimes called federations. UEFA known as the Union of European Football Association is a league with an annual soccer competition since its creation in 1971. Its purpose is to lead a thriving game across Europe, inspiring all generations and strengthening society.
In Africa
Soccer called here Football was introduced into Africa more than 100 years ago by the British, Belgian, French, and Portuguese colonialists. Football is also the most popular sport in most of Europe, so it is not surprising that European colonists introduced football in their colonies. Football can be a very exciting game, but part of its popularity in Africa is a result of its accessibility.
In America
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football, abbreviated as CONCACAF is one of FIFA’s six continental governing bodies for association football.
Its 41 member associations represent countries and territories mainly in North America, including the Caribbean and Central America, and, for geopolitical reasons, three nations from the Guianas subregion of South America-Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana (an overseas region of France).
In Asia
According to FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association), the earliest form of soccer was played in China and it was dated back to centuries. The game was called cuju and it was played as the same way as football – without using hands or arms and a player had to kick the ball through two goal posts to score a goal where the ball was made of leather.
In Oceania
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is one of the six continental confederations of international association football. The OFC has 13 members, 11 of which are full members and two which are associate members not affiliated with FIFA. It promotes the game in Oceania and allows the member nations to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.
