FOOTBALL VOCABULARY

The place footballers kick the ball to win.

• GOAL

• KIT

• TEAM

A group of footballers that play football together.

• CORNER FLAG

• CUP

• TEAM

The person who decides when a football has gone out of play.

• PITCH

• LINESMAN

• FAN

When a football match begins, the football is in this place.

• CENTER CIRCLE

• WHISTLE

• GOAL

This place is in front of the goal. It has special rules.

• PENALTY BOX

• REFEREE

• FAN

The person who controls a football match.

• REFEREE

• TEAM

• FAN

The clothes a football team wears.

• KIT

• CUP

• CORNER FLAG

The winner of a competition gets this. It is often silver or gold.

• CUP

• LINESMAN

• WHISTLE

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

The place where people play football.

• CENTRE

• GOAL

• PITCH

The object a referee uses to make a loud noise.

• CUP

• WHISLTE

• GOAL