All About Soccer (Football) Quizizz

Most of the world refers to the sport of Soccer as Football. The United States is one of the few countries that refers to it as Soccer. Which other country uses the term "Soccer"?

• England

• Brazil

• Canada

• Japan

How many players are on the field for EACH team?

• 7

• 9

• 11

• 13

The object of the game is to score more goals than the opposing team

• True

• False

In order for a goal to count, any part of the ball needs to cross the goal line.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The ENTIRE ball must cross the line in order for a goal to count.

Running with the ball while controlling it with your feet is known as ________________.

• handling

• dribbling

• carrying

• passing

Players may have fouls called against them for tripping, pushing, not playing the ball, etc. The other team is usually awarded a free kick from ________________________.

• the spot of the foul

• the goal line

• the side line

• the center line

Sometimes a player may receive a _________________ for a more serious foul or committing multiple fouls, which is essentially a warning to that player.

• purple card

• green card

• blue card

• yellow card

If a player receives a 2nd yellow card or commits a serious foul against an opposing player, they may receive a ____________________ and be sent off the field.

• green card

• red card

• blue card

• orange card

The game of soccer is played in two separate halves of ______ minutes for a total playing time of ______ minutes.

• 15; 30

• 30; 60

• 45; 90

• 60; 120

The game clock is stopped whenever there is a stoppage of play.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The game clock continues to run and the referee usually adds time on at the end of the half known as stoppage time.