This is the 7171st most frequent Spanish word.
football
The Spanish word "fútbol" refers to soccer, a sport played between two teams aiming to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing team's net.
Here, 'fútbol' means soccer as understood in Latin American and Spanish cultures.
Mañana hay un partido de fútbol en el estadio.
Tomorrow there is a football game at the stadium.
In this sentence, 'fútbol americano' refers specifically to American football, distinguishing it from soccer.
Mi hermana está entrenando para el equipo de fútbol americano de la universidad.
My sister is training for the university's American football team.
The usage here indicates playing soccer as a recreational activity.