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 3.5 billion fans. Cricket has 2.5 and basketball has 2.2 billion fans.
(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.
For 15 points, name 3 football players.
Good job!
What is the name of this team?
Real Madrid
Which football team in England is nicknamed "The Red Devils"?
Manchester United
What is his name?
Lionel Messi
(True or False) Only boys can play football.
False. Anyone can play football!
Where was the 2022 World Cup held?
Qatar
Which country is the current World Champions?
Argentina
For 15 points, name 3 football teams.
Good job!
What is his name?
Cristiano Ronaldo
(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 will happen if a player receives a red card?
The player who receives a red card cannot continue to play the game.
How do you know if a player is the captain of a team.
They wear an arm-band.
Why is the goalkeeper different from other players?
The goalkeeper can use their hands to play the ball.
Which country has won the most World Cups?
Brazil has won 5 times.
(True or False) A soccer ball is round.
True! A soccer ball is round, but an American football isn't!
What happens if the ball goes out of play on the side of the pitch?
The other team will have a "throw-in".
How long is a game of football?
90 minutes. (two 45 minute halves with a 15 minute break in-between)