The term "soccer match" is commonly used in many countries, especially in the UK and other parts of Europe, where "match" is a common term for a sports event. The term "soccer game" is more commonly used in the United States and Canada, where "game" is the preferred term for a sports event.

For 30 years, the name Fifa has been as synonymous with video games as it has with real-life football. But that is set to change. EA Sports FC, the new incarnation of the football simulator made by Electronic Arts (EA), hits the shelves this week.