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Who really owns the name 'Football'?
The 2025 Super Bowl may have been one of the most star-studded sporting events of the year, but FIFA couldn’t resist taking a subtle dig at the NFL during the spectacle.
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The governing body of world football made a playful claim to the name “football” in a post that sparked debate among fans online.
FIFA’s one-word post sparks debate
As the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, FIFA’s official World Cup account on social media platform X posted a single word: “Football.”
While short, the message was loaded with meaning, as many interpreted it as FIFA’s way of asserting that the term “football” belongs to the global game rather than American football.
In the United States, the sport governed by FIFA is widely referred to as “soccer,” while “football” is synonymous with the NFL.
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FIFA’s post reignited the long-standing debate over terminology, with many fans supporting the organisation’s claim, while others defended the American usage.
Mixed reactions ahead of World Cup 2026 in the USA
Despite the humour behind FIFA’s jab, some fans questioned whether it was wise, considering the next FIFA World Cup will be held in the United States in 2026.
With football (or soccer) still growing in popularity in the country, FIFA’s playful taunt may not sit well with American audiences.
Still, the lighthearted rivalry between FIFA and the NFL would have done wonders for the sport's popularity in America, given the timing of the post on social media.
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Whether Americans call it soccer or football, FIFA’s post made one thing clear—when it comes to the name, they aren’t backing down.
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