Football is the most popular sport in the United States, played by 11 players on each team. It is known for its physicality and violent nature. The main goal is to score a touchdown worth 6 points. Baseball was previously the most popular sport but is now second to football in popularity. It is played internationally, especially in Japan, Central America, and Brazil. Basketball is played globally but the United States has produced some of the best players ever, like Michael Jordan. Teams of 5 players score points by throwing the ball into the basket. Lacrosse is popular in the United States and Canada, played by 10 men or 12 women per team using sticks to move a small ball across a grass field.