Soccer Glossary

The Soccer Glossary is a dynamic tool that shows how the terminology in each language reflects the different cultures. The creation of this glossary was challenging and very rewarding. We gathered terminology from around the world to arrive at a greater understanding of the endless world of soccer and its extensive vocabulary. This Soccer Glossary is the product of a research project led by the Translation Bureau’s multilingual team. It comprises 931 entries in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. These terms were extracted and compiled from official documents found on the FIFA website—mainly Laws of the Game 2013/2014, Interpretations of the Laws of the Game and Guidelines for Referees and Regulations 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™—as well as from television and radio comments and from reliable sports blogs and other trustworthy sources found on the Web.