This is the 447th most frequent Russian word.
матч
"Match" (sports competition).
The word 'матч' refers to a sports game or match, specifically football (soccer) in this sentence.
Сегодня я посмотрю футбольный матч.
Today, I will watch a soccer match.
In this context, 'матч' is used to describe a specific game event, emphasizing its characterization within a time period.
Этот матч был самым интересным за весь сезон.
This match was the most interesting in the entire season.
Here, 'матч' denotes a scheduled competitive sports game, emphasizing its significance.