An is an interactive, real-time visualization of which team “controls” which geographic territory based on game outcomes. It works like a conquer-the-world board game: every team starts with the counties or ZIP codes closest to its home stadium. When Team A beats Team B, Team A takes all the territory Team B previously owned.

Start with a map of USA Counties (common for CFB) or States (common for NFL).

Football, or soccer, is the world's most popular sport, played in over 200 countries and territories. However, beneath its seemingly innocuous surface lies a complex web of power dynamics, influenced by historical, cultural, and economic factors. This paper explores the concept of football imperialism, where powerful nations and clubs exert their influence over the sport, shaping its global landscape.