I used to think this too, but I learned that "soccer" is a slang British term for "association football" or "assoccer". Kinda cool
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_(word)
It was initially introduced to colonies as "soccer", so it's no wonder it stuck in some places.
Anyway, call it what you want. I use both depending on what social circle I'm talking to.
I used to think this too, but I learned that "soccer" is a slang British term for "association football" or "assoccer". Kinda cool
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_(word)
It was initially introduced to colonies as "soccer", so it's no wonder it stuck in some places.
Anyway, call it what you want. I use both depending on what social circle I'm talking to.