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Test Your Football Knowledge

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What year was the first FIFA World Cup held?

a)

1930

b)

1950

c)

1945

d)

1920

2.

Which player is known as 'The King of Football'?

a)

Pelé

b)

Lionel Messi

c)

Diego Maradona

d)

Cristiano Ronaldo

3.

How many times has Brazil won the World Cup?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

3

4.

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

a)

10

b)

12

c)

9

d)

11

5.

Who is the all-time top scorer in World Cup history?

a)

Pele

b)

Marta

c)

Lionel Messi

d)

Cristiano Ronaldo

6.

What is the offside rule in football?

a)

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

b)

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

c)

A player is offside if they are in the penalty area when the ball is kicked.

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.

7.

Which country hosted the 2018 FIFA World Cup?

a)

France

b)

Russia

c)

Brazil

d)

Germany

8.

What formation is commonly known as 4-4-2?

a)

A basketball formation with four guards and two forwards.

b)

A rugby formation with four forwards and two backs.

c)

A football (soccer) formation with four defenders, four midfielders, and two forwards.

d)

A football formation with three defenders, five midfielders, and two forwards.

9.

Who won the Ballon d'Or in 2021?

a)

Cristiano Ronaldo

b)

Robert Lewandowski

c)

Neymar Jr.

d)

Lionel Messi

10.

What is the purpose of a 'false nine' in football tactics?

a)

To act as a traditional striker and finish scoring opportunities.

b)

To create space and disrupt defensive structures by dropping into midfield.

c)

To stay in the penalty area and avoid midfield play.

d)

To primarily defend and support the backline.