Why are we the only country that calls soccer, soccer, but every one else calles it football???

Answer 1

The word "soccer" originates in England. It was originally an Oxford and Cambridge university slang word derived from the full title of the game, which was "Association Football", to distinguish it from "Rugby Football", which in similar fashion was called "Rugger" (although now it is usually just called "Rugby"). The name "soccer" is still used in Britain, although much less frequently than "Football".

When the game began to become popular in the USA, the name "Football" could not be used there, because the title was already in use to describe what in Britain is called "American Football", so the substitute "Soccer" was used instead.

Answer 2

The word soccer actually comes from Britain. It's a warping of the phrase "Association Football."

Football can have a different meaning in Canada, Australia, the USA, and in Ireland (sort of). So we're not alone. And it's not entirely our fault that it's called soccer. :)

Answer 3

What is referred to as futball in the rest of the world, is called soccer in America, since the name football already goes to the "American Football".

Answer 4

United States of America only...

Answer 5

The silly American...