Fun Football Facts

What is the shape of a football?

• Sphere

• Cylinder

• Prolate spheroid

• Cube

How many players are on a football team?

• 15

• 10

• 11

• 12

What is the main objective of football?

• To play for a set amount of time.

• To score more goals than the opposing team.

• To showcase individual skills over teamwork.

• To prevent the opposing team from scoring.

Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2018?

• Brazil

• Argentina

• France

• Germany

What do you call the area where the game is played?

• field

• pitch

• court

• arena

What is a goal in football?

• A goal is scored when the ball completely crosses the goal line between the goalposts.

• A goal is when the referee blows the whistle.

• A goal is scored when the ball hits the crossbar.

• A goal is when a player kicks the ball out of bounds.

How long is a standard football match?

• 60 minutes

• 120 minutes

• 75 minutes

• 90 minutes

What is the name of the famous football tournament held every four years?

• African Cup of Nations

• UEFA Champions League

• Copa America

• FIFA World Cup

Who is known as the 'King of Football'?

• Diego Maradona

• Lionel Messi

• Pelé

• Cristiano Ronaldo

What is the term for when a player scores a point?

• Score

• Basket

• Goal

• Point