Misc. 1
How many players are on the field for one soccer team at a time?
11 players
What body part can’t touch the ball in soccer (except for the goalie)?
Hands
What is the name of the biggest soccer tournament in the world?
The FIFA World Cup
What is the name of the player who can use their hands?
The goalkeeper
What color card means a warning?
Yellow card
What is it called when a player scores three goals in one game?
A hat trick
How long is a standard soccer game?
90 minutes
What do players wear to protect their legs?
Shin guards
What do players wear on their feet?
Cleats
What is soccer called in most countries?
Football
What country won the first FIFA World Cup?
Uruguay
What is it called when a player is in an illegal attacking position?
Offside
What is the maximum number of players on the field total?
22 players
What colour card results in a player being sent off the field?
Red Card
Which player has won the Ballon d’Or the most times?
Lionel Messi
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups
Brazil
Who is the all-time top goalscorer in men’s international soccer?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Which player holds the record for the most league top-scorer titles in the major European leagues?
Lionel Messi is tied with Robert Lewandowski
What was the first World Cup year?
1930
Who holds the record for most goals in a single Premier League season?
Erling Haaland
Which striker has scored more international goals than any other?
Cristiano Ronaldo
At which club did Lionel Messi make his professional debut?
FC Barcelona
Which teams are known for “El Clásico” rivalries?
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona
Who won the Women’s World Cup first?
The United States Women’s National Team
How many points does a team earn for a win in most league competitions?
3 points