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A Game of Football / Soccer

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  • When there is a penalty shootout happening, the tem that makes the most ____ ____ is the winner.
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  • For 15 points, name 3 football teams.
    Good job!
  • The number of times the U.S. Women’s National Team won the World Cup is ____ because the team did not start playing in the World Cup until __(year)__.
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  • What is the world’s most successful team?
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  • (True or False) A soccer ball is round.
    True! A soccer ball is round, but an American football isn't!
  • What will happen if a player receives a red card?
    The player who receives a red card cannot continue to play the game.
  • What happens if the ball goes out of play on the side of the pitch?
    The other team will have a "throw-in".
  • How do you know if a player is the captain of a team.
    They wear an arm-band.
  • Where was the 2022 World Cup held?
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  • (True or False) Only boys can play football.
    False. Anyone can play football!
  • (True or False) The football teams can wear either red or blue.
    False. They can wear any colour. But most teams have at least 2 uniforms in case their opponent has the same colour.
  • A ____ ____ happens if a game is ____ after overtime. __(number)__ players from each team ____ ____ kicking the ball from a spot twelve s from the ____ line. Only the ____ stands between them and the goal.
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  • While the men’s tournament began in __(year)__, the women’s did not begin until __(year)__.
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  • Why do some people call soccer “the people’s game”?
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  • (True or False) Another name for football is soccer, because players wear socks to play it.
    False. The word soccer comes from Association Football.
  • According to the book, Pele and Rapinoe are alike because they both _______.
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  • About how many countries compete for the chance to send teams to the World Cup tournament?
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  • Why do you think the goalkeeper often wears the number 1 on their jersey?
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  • What can you tell about a player who has the number 10 on their uniform?
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  • How long is a game of football?
    90 minutes. (two 45 minute halves with a 15 minute break in-between)
  • (True or False) Football is the second most popular sport in the world.
    False. Football has 3.5 billion fans. Cricket has 2.5 and basketball has 2.2 billion fans.
  • Which country is the current World Champions?
    Argentina
  • Where is the world cup soccer held in 2022?
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  • Brazilians are known for their “_____ _____”.
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  • In what ways do soccer fans show their enthusiasm for the sport? Name 4.
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  • South Africa made history because the country ___ ___ ___ host the Men’s World Cup.
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  • What is another name for “soccer”?
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  • (True or False) The captain is the strongest player of a football team.
    False. The captain is the leader of the team, but maybe not be the strongest or even the best player.
  • As Rapinoe’s ____ grew, she used her ____ to _c____ _e____. She __(v.)__ the U.S. Soccer Federation to __(v.)__ the U.S. women’s team receive _p___ _e___ to the men’s team.
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  • Which team is the current champions in the Singapore Premier League
    Albirex Niigata
  • How is the World Cup today different from the first World Cup? (transportation)
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  • What is the name of this team?
    Real Madrid
  • Brazil is known for having some of soccer’s most ____ and ____ fans.
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  • What is his name?
    Cristiano Ronaldo
  • What is another name for “goalkeeper”?
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  • What is his name?
    Lionel Messi
  • (True or False) Football can only be played on grass.
    False. Football can be played anywhere. Grass, indoors, on the street, in a field, and even in the living room! (But your parents will scold you!)
  • What are the 2 tournaments of World Cup Soccer that are held?
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  • How many players play on each side in football?
    11
  • Which country has won the most World Cups?
    Brazil has won 5 times.
  • People believe that Pele is the greatest men’s soccer player of all time because he is the only man to have played on __(number)__ wining World Cup teams, and he scored __(number)__ World Cup goals during his __(job)__.
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  • (True or False) A player can touch the ball with their foot, knee, elbow and head.
    False. A player cannot use their elbow to touch the ball, unless they are a goalkeeper.
  • Why do you think the World Cup is played only once every four years? Give 3 reasons.
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  • Why is the goalkeeper different from other players?
    The goalkeeper can use their hands to play the ball.
  • How often is world cup soccer played?
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  • Which football team in England is nicknamed "The Red Devils"?
    Manchester United
  • The first men’s World Cup was held in __(year)__ in __(country)__. There were ___ games, with _____ defeating _____ 4-2 in the _____.
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  • For 15 points, name 3 football players.
    Good job!
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