(True or False) Only boys can play football.
False. Anyone can play football!
What is the name of this team?
Real Madrid
(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 football team in England is nicknamed "The Red Devils"?
Manchester United
For 15 points, name 3 football teams.
Good job!
(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.
Which country has won the most World Cups?
Brazil has won 5 times.
(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 is the goalkeeper different from other players?
The goalkeeper can use their hands to play the ball.
What is his name?
Lionel Messi
What will happen if a player receives a red card?
The player who receives a red card cannot continue to play the game.
(True or False) A soccer ball is round.
True! A soccer ball is round, but an American football isn't!
Which country is the current World Champions?
Argentina
(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!)
Which team is the current champions in the Singapore Premier League
Albirex Niigata
What is his name?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Where was the 2022 World Cup held?
Qatar
For 15 points, name 3 football players.
Good job!
(True or False) Another name for football is soccer, because players wear socks to play it.
False. The word soccer comes from Association Football.
How do you know if a player is the captain of a team.
They wear an arm-band.
How many players play on each side in football?
11
(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)
What happens if the ball goes out of play on the side of the pitch?
The other team will have a "throw-in".