What do Australians call this sport - football or soccer?
Football/Soccer (whatever you call it) is becoming more popular in Australia. Traditionally it has been called soccer (the national team is the 'socceroos'), but the name football is becoming more common. What do you call it?
When the poll was closed in 2025, the votes for most popular term for the sport, football and soccer, were very even.
the results when the poll was archived in 2025Disclaimer: These polls are not scientific, and only reflect the opinion of visitors to this website who have chosen to participate.
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