National football team facts for kids
A national football team is a sports team that represents a country in international competitions. These teams are usually made up of the best players from that country. They compete in different types of football, like association football (soccer), rugby, or American football.
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Types of National Football Teams
When people talk about a "national football team," they often mean a team that plays association football, which is also known as soccer. But there are many other kinds of football teams too!
Association Football (Soccer) Teams
Association football is the most popular sport in the world. National teams play in big tournaments like the FIFA World Cup.
- List of men's national association football teams
- List of men's national futsal teams
- List of women's national association football teams
- List of women's national futsal teams
Rugby Teams
Rugby is another popular sport with different versions. National rugby teams compete in events like the Rugby World Cup.
- List of men's national rugby league teams
- List of men's national rugby sevens teams
- List of men's national rugby union teams
- List of women's national rugby league teams
- List of women's national rugby sevens teams
- List of women's national rugby union teams
Other Football Sports Teams
Besides soccer and rugby, there are other types of football played around the world. Each has its own national teams.
- List of national American football teams
- List of national Australian rules football teams
National Football Teams Website
There is also a website called National Football Teams. It collects information and statistics about national football teams from around the world.
- National Football Teams, a website with football team data.
