Does soccer have any cultural significance?

Answer 1

Depending on whether you are talking about British football, which is soccer, or American football, which is probable, the history behind American football is that Rugby, which is played in most British schools, was the basis for someone at Harvard back in the 19th century to come up with a game with similar rules to be played at this college.

Answer 2

Since it's one of the most popular sports in the world, it is seen as a global activity, one that most everyone in the world shares in.