(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.
(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!)
(True or False) A soccer ball is round.
True! A soccer ball is round, but an American football isn't!
Which football team in Brazil is nicknamed "The Rooster"?
Atlético Mineiro
(True or False) Another name for football is soccer, because players wear socks to play it.
False. The word soccer comes from Association Football.
What is the name of this team?
Real Madrid
How do you know if a player is the captain of a team.
They wear an arm-band.
What will happen if a player receives a red card?
The player who receives a red card cannot continue to play the game.
For 15 points, name 3 football players.
Good job!
(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.
Which country has won the most World Cups?
Brazil has won 5 times.
How many players play on each side in football?
11
(True or False) Football is the second most popular sport in the world.
False. Football has 4 billion fans. Cricket has 2.5 and basketball has 2.2 billion fans.
Who is this?
Neymar Junior
What is his name?
Lionel Messi
(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.
How long is a game of football?
90 minutes. (two 45 minute halves with a 15 minute break in-between)
For 15 points, name 3 football teams.
Good job!
What is his name?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Which country is the current World Champions?
Argentina
(True or False) Only boys can play football.
False. Anyone can play football!
Why is the goalkeeper different from other players?
The goalkeeper can use their hands to play the ball.
Where was the 2022 World Cup held?
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