There are many international sports but one of the most popular is football, and some others were influence by football. Read the article about three contact sports
Although there are many international team sports, the most popular one is football, which has directly influenced other sports.

Football was originally created during the nineteenth century, in Great Britain. The field is about 105 by 68 meters in area, there are two goals at each end of the field, and its main purpose is to score a goal on the opponent's net with any part of the body, generally the feet, except for the hands. The equipment required by football are shin guards and cleats. There are 11 players on the field at once, playing positions such as goalkeeper, defense, midfielder, and striker. Currently, you'll hear about Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr among the most talented players. The international sports event that captures the most attention these days are the world cups which occurs every four years, where many national football teams compete for the world cup.

American Football is its name suggests, was created in the United States, it´s mostly recognized for its major event in February, when the Super Bowl is played every year. American football consists of driving the ball towards the opponent's end zone, once a touchdown is scored, the team is allowed to have 2 point conversion by kicking the ball and having it pass in between the H-shaped goal posts. There are 11 players at a time and there are four opportunities to advance forward 10 yards, these can be gained through passes or by running. The equipment required by this sport are shoulder pads, helmets, hip pads, thigh pads and cleats. The American football field has an area of 110 by 48 meters. Among the most recognized player names of the recent years you'll hear of Tom Brady, Russell Wilson and Ben Roethlisberger.

Rugby is considered a contact sport, where the main purpose is to cross the end zone of the opponent with the ball, leading to a 2-point conversion by kicking a ball in between the H-shaped goal posts. Teams advance on the field by passing the ball to other players backwards. There are 15 players at a time on each team on a 112 by 68 meter field. The most popular tournament is the world cup, which is played every four years. The only equipment required for this sport are rugby cleats. The sport was originally founded in England in the 19th century. Many countries that have adopted rugby as their national sport are Fiji, Georgia, Madagascar, New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga and Wales.