Sport
How many points does a touchdown score in American football?
6
Background
A touchdown in American football is worth 6 points. The team can then kick for one extra point or run a play for two. The word touchdown comes from rugby. There the ball had to actually touch the ground. In the NFL, just crossing the goal line is enough.
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