WorksheetsHistory of Soccer
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 2hrs 50mins
What is the estimated number of soccer players around the globe at the turn of the 21st century?
More than 1.3 billion
Around 240 million
Over 100 million
Less than 200 million
According to the text, why is soccer considered appealing?
Because it is a high-scoring game
Because it requires a lot of equipment
Because of its simplicity and the minimal rule of not using hands
Because it is played indoors
Which country holds the record for the most World Cup titles won?
Germany
Italy
Brazil
Argentina
When was the Football Association (FA) created to establish and maintain uniform rules of play for soccer?
1858
1863
1872
1885
What was the name of the league formed in England in 1888 that became a model for league play elsewhere?
The English Soccer League
The British Empire Football League
The Football League (also known as the English Football League)
The United Kingdom Soccer Association
Which two teams are mentioned as having one of the sport's oldest and greatest rivalries?
Manchester United and Liverpool
Barcelona and Real Madrid
Celtic and Rangers
AC Milan and Inter Milan
What term is used to describe fans who organize into groups with a primary goal of stirring racial intolerance and violence against fans of rival clubs?
Supporters
Fans
Hooligans
Ultras
What measures have helped to combat the hooligan problem in soccer?
Improvements in security and facilities
Decrease in the number of soccer matches
Banning soccer entirely
Ignoring the behavior of fans
For international matches, how long is the soccer field?
90 to 100 meters
100 to 110 meters
110 to 120 yards
120 to 130 yards
What is the width of the goal in soccer?
7 meters
7.3 meters
8 meters
8.3 meters
How many players are there in a soccer team including the goalkeeper?
10
11
12
13
What is the weight range of a soccer ball?
14 to 16 ounces
410 to 450 grams
Both A and B
None of the above
What is the duration of a soccer game, excluding any additional time?
80 minutes
90 minutes
100 minutes
110 minutes
Which of the following is not a way that players can advance the ball in soccer?
Kicking
Heading
Throwing
Dribbling
What happens when a player receives two yellow cards in a game?
They are given a warning
They receive a red card and are ejected from the game
They are substituted
They are allowed to continue playing
When was FIFA established?
1900
1904
1910
1920
Where is the headquarters of FIFA located?
Paris, France
Zurich, Switzerland
London, England
Berlin, Germany
How often is the FIFA World Cup played?
Every 2 years
Every 3 years
Every 4 years
Every 5 years
Which year did the first FIFA World Cup take place?
1928
1930
1932
1934
How many nations participated in the 2006 FIFA World Cup tournament rounds?
106
128
192
207
Which of the following is not a continental confederation under FIFA?
Africa
Asia
Europe
Antarctica
What is the name of the major club competition in South America?
Champions League
Europa League
Copa del Rey
Copa de Libertadores
