Soccer 1
What is another name for soccer?
Football
How many people watch soccer each year?
3.5 billion people
When did soccer as we know it start?
19th century
What did the Football association establish?
The rules for the game
When did the first World Cup take place?
In 1930.
How often is the FIFA World Cup take place?
Every 4 years.
How many countries play soccer?
Nearly every country.
What is the most watched sporting event?
The FIFA World Cup
What South American countries are mentioned in the story?
Brazil and Argentina
What is Germany known for?
For talented players and successful teams.
How long does soccer date back to?
Thousands of years.
What is one of the most popular sports in the world?
Football/Soccer.
What was formed in 1863?
The Football Association.
What type of history does soccer have?
A long and fascinating history.
Where did soccer as we know it start?
In England.
Which countries have some of the greatest soccer players in history?
Brazil and Argentina.
Who established the rules for the game of soccer
The Football Association.
Why is the FIFA World Cup a big soccer event?
It is the most watched sporting event in the world.
Where did soccer come from before it got famous in England?
From the Greeks, Romans, and Chinese.
When did soccer become popular in the US and China?
In recent years.
Where can soccer be traced back to?
The Greeks, Romans, and Chinese.
When was the Football Association formed?
In 1863.
Which countries have a strong soccer culture?
Spain, Germany, Italy, Brazil and Argentina
Why is the Football Association important for soccer?
It helped establish the rules for the game.
What is Brazil famous for?
Soccer superstars