You have five minutes on a bus and want a match that ends before your stop. Head Ball 2 from Masomo Gaming fits that gap: each online football game lasts 90 seconds, and whoever scores more goals wins. It is free, rated 4.5 on Google Play by about 2.6 million ratings, and listed with over 100 million installs there. This page covers what the game does, how it is built and what to check before you install it from Google Play.
A football match short enough for a bus ride
Most football games ask for long sessions. Head Ball 2 trims the sport to a 1v1 duel against a real opponent online, played against a 90-second clock. Whoever scores more goals wins, so every round is short and can turn quickly. You can also link Facebook to play friends, or join or create a team to earn rewards as you win.
The game first came out on April 15, 2018, and the current version is 1.648, updated on October 19, 2026. It needs Android 7.0 or newer and has an Everyone content rating.
Leagues from Bronze to Diamond, and teams
The competitive side is built around 5 football leagues. You climb the ladder from Bronze League toward Diamond League by beating other teams, and a weekly competition lets your team face rivals from other countries.
Teams are a core part of this. You can join one or create your own, and wins earn rewards that feed into the team's overall progress. If you want to play friends, you can connect a Facebook account and set up matches against them in real time.
Commentary comes from the late John Motson, whom the listing calls a legendary commentator. His voice runs over the matches.
125 characters and a career mode to grind through
The game has 125 upgradeable characters. You can add accessories to build your own player, and progress unlocks stadiums and fans as well. Career mode hands out bonuses, characters and accessories, and the rewards get harder to earn the further you go.
That structure suggests a long progression loop rather than a one-session game.
What to check before installing Head Ball 2
The game is free, but it carries ads and in-app purchases. Matches are played online against real opponents, so you need a connection.
Make sure your phone runs Android 7.0 or later. Google Play is the place to install the game.
What's new in 1.648
The current version is 1.648, updated on October 19, 2026.
Head Ball 2 pros and cons
Pros
- Matches last 90 seconds, so a game fits into a short break
- Real 1v1 opponents online, with weekly team competition
- 5 leagues from Bronze to Diamond give a clear ladder
- 125 upgradeable characters plus accessories and stadiums
- Free to install, with an Everyone content rating
Cons
- Contains ads
- Includes in-app purchases that may affect progression
- Online play means a connection is required
- Includes in-app purchases
Is Head Ball 2 safe?
Head Ball 2 is made by Masomo Gaming under the package name com.masomo.headball2 and carries an Everyone content rating. It costs nothing to start, but it shows ads and sells in-app purchases, so spending controls on the device are worth setting up, especially if younger players jump into the 90-second online matches.
How to install Head Ball 2
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Head Ball 2 when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
