Soccer Academy Quiz

When was the first recorded women's soccer match played?

• 1895

• 1920

• 1957

• 1971

Which country won the first FIFA World Cup for men in 1930?

• Brazil

• Uruguay

• Italy

• Germany

How long is a professional soccer match, not including added time?

• 70 minutes

• 80 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 100 minutes

Which women's soccer player scored a record-breaking 190 international goals?

• Mia Hamm

• Marta

• Abby Wambach

• Christine Sinclair

In men's soccer, who is known for the "Hand of God" goal?

• Pelé

• Diego Maradona

• Lionel Messi

• Cristiano Ronaldo

What is the offside rule in women's soccer?

• A player is offside if they are behind the ball when it is played to them

• A player is offside if they are in the opponent's half and there are fewer than two opponents between them and the goal line when the ball is played to them

• A player is offside if they are in their own half when the ball is played to them

• There is no offside rule in women's soccer

Which country's men's soccer team is known as "La Furia Roja" (The Red Fury)?

• Spain

• Portugal

• Chile

• Mexico

In women's soccer, what is the minimum number of players a team must have on the field to continue a match?

• 7

• 8

• 9

• 10

Which event marked a significant moment in men's soccer history when Zinedine Zidane was sent off with a red card in the 2006 World Cup final?

• Scoring a goal from a penalty kick

• A verbal altercation with the referee

• Headbutting an opponent

• Receiving a second yellow card for time-wasting

How many times has Canada participated in the men's world cup?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4