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100

What do we call the start of the game or restart after a goal?

Kick-off

100

Lionel Messi plays for which country in the world cup?

Argentina

100

Which country has won the most men’s World Cups?

Brazil (5 times)

100

What do referees use to show a foul or card decision?

a whistle OR hand signals

100

The fastest goal in history was scored in how many seconds?

2.13 seconds (shot directly from kickoff)

200

What’s it called when a player passes the ball using their head?

A header

200

Which soccer star is known for the nickname “CR7”?

Cristiano Ronaldo

200

In what country is the famous club Bayern Munich based?

Germany

200

How many referees are usually on the field (including assistants)?

Three

200

What’s it called when a player stops the ball using their foot?

Trap

300

How long is a professional soccer game (not including extra time)?

90 minutes

300

Which South American country did Pele play for?

Brazil

300

In what country is the team Real Madrid from?

Spain

300

What’s it called when an attacker is behind the defenders when passed the ball?

Offside

300

What was the first soccer balls made out of?

Animal Bladders

400

If a defender touches the ball with their hand inside the penalty box, what does the referee give the other team?

A penalty kick

400

Harry Kane plays for which country in the world cup?

England
400

What continent is the Copa América tournament played on?

South America

400

What is the area called where a goalie can use their hands?

The penalty box (or 18-yard box)

400

Who has won the most world Cups of all time

Pele

500

What is the center circle used for during a soccer game?

Kick-offs happen inside it, and opponents can’t enter it until the ball is played.

500

Who is the most famous soccer player to play for Byron High School?

Jared Merrill

500

Which country will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026

USA, Mexico and Canada

500

What happens if the ball fully crosses the goal line without scoring, and it was last touched by the defending team?

Corner kick

500

How many panels are on a soccer ball?

32 (20 hexagons, 12 pentagons)

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