British Football is a term used to refer to two different sports: Rugby and SOCCER. Rugby is a contact sport that originated in England in the 19th century and is now played around the world. It is played with an oval-shaped ball and involves two teams of 15 players each. SOCCER, also known as football, is the most popular sport in the world and is played by two teams of 11 players each. It is believed to have originated in England in the 12th century and is now played in over 200 countries. Both sports are popular in the United Kingdom and are collectively referred to as British Football.