One of the most universal symbols for sports and games, the football emoji ⚽ represents the sport of football (also known as soccer in the US), which is popular around the world. It can be used to express the game, soccer teams, sports in general, or even the idea of teamwork and cooperation.

⚽ Meaning: A ball with alternate black and white pentagon patches covering the surface. The ⚽ Soccer Ball emoji represents soccer as the name suggests. It could also mean a game of ‘football’ in countries where ‘soccer’ is not exactly the word used for it. How and When to Use the ⚽ Soccer Ball Emoji

The "soccer ball" emoji ⚽ represents a classic black and white paneled soccer ball, as used in the sport of football (known as soccer in the United States).