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Challenging Football Trivia

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the maximum number of players allowed on the field for one team during a football match?

a)

11

b)

10

c)

12

d)

15

2.

Which player holds the record for the most goals in World Cup history?

a)

Cristiano Ronaldo

b)

Marta

c)

Lionel Messi

d)

Pele

3.

What is the primary role of a goalkeeper in football?

a)

To assist the referee in making decisions.

b)

To prevent the opposing team from scoring.

c)

To lead the team's defense strategy.

d)

To score goals for the team.

4.

In which year was the first FIFA World Cup held?

a)

1920

b)

1930

c)

1942

d)

1950

5.

What is the offside rule in football?

a)

A player is offside if they receive the ball directly from a throw-in.

b)

A player is offside if they are behind the last opponent when the ball is played.

c)

A player is offside if they are in their own half when the ball is played.

d)

A player is offside if they are closer to the opponent's goal line than the ball and the second-last opponent when the ball is played to them.

6.

Who is known as 'The King of Football'?

a)

Pelé

b)

Cristiano Ronaldo

c)

Lionel Messi

d)

Diego Maradona

7.

What position is responsible for defending against the opposing team's attacks?

a)

Midfielder

b)

Defender

c)

Forward

d)

Goalkeeper

8.

Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?

a)

Argentina

b)

Germany

c)

Italy

d)

Brazil

9.

What is a hat-trick in football?

a)

A player scoring three goals in one match.

b)

A player scoring two goals in one match.

c)

A team winning three matches in a row.

d)

A player receiving three yellow cards in a match.

10.

Who was the captain of the England team that won the 1966 World Cup?

a)

Bobby Moore

b)

Bobby Charlton

c)

Martin Peters

d)

Geoff Hurst

11.

What is the purpose of a corner kick?

a)

To allow the defending team to clear the ball.

b)

To restart the game after a foul.

c)

To provide the attacking team a chance to score after the ball goes out of play.

d)

To give the goalkeeper a chance to kick the ball out of play.

12.

Which famous footballer is known for his 'La Decima' goal celebration?

a)

Lionel Messi

b)

David Beckham

c)

Cristiano Ronaldo

d)

Neymar Jr.

13.

What is the term for a player who is substituted in during a match?

a)

main player

b)

substitute

c)

reserve

d)

starter

14.

What is the role of a midfielder in a football team?

a)

The role of a midfielder is to connect defense and attack, control the game's tempo, and facilitate ball distribution.

b)

To act as a referee and enforce the rules of the game.

c)

To defend the goal and prevent opposing players from scoring.

d)

To primarily score goals and lead the attack.

15.

Which country hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup?

a)

Argentina

b)

Germany

c)

Brazil

d)

Italy

16.

What is the significance of the yellow and red cards in football?

a)

Yellow cards are given for offside; red cards are for corner kicks.

b)

Yellow cards are used to track player statistics; red cards are for substitutions.

c)

Yellow cards are for scoring goals; red cards are for timeouts.

d)

Yellow cards warn players; red cards expel players from the game.

17.

Who is the all-time top scorer for FC Barcelona?

a)

Xavi Hernandez

b)

Ronaldinho

c)

Cristiano Ronaldo

d)

Lionel Messi

18.

What is the technique called when a player uses their chest to control the ball?

a)

foot pass

b)

chest control

c)

head touch

d)

knee control

19.

What does VAR stand for in football?

a)

Virtual Assistant Referee

b)

Video Assistant Referee

c)

Video Assessment Referee

d)

Video Analysis Review

20.

Which player is famous for his dribbling skills and is often compared to Diego Maradona?

a)

Cristiano Ronaldo

b)

Lionel Messi

c)

Neymar Jr.

d)

Ronaldinho