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. 
Well that makes sense!  But I'd probably get my legs all tangled up and end up in a heap on the ground!