Soccer 1
What is another name for soccer?
Football
How many people watch soccer each year? (Hint - in billions)
3.5 billion people
When did soccer as we know it start? Hint - What century?
19th century
What major international tournament did Australia co-host in 2023?
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.
What year did the first Men's World Cup take place?
In 1930.
How often is the FIFA World Cup take place?
Every 4 years.
Which is the name of the football competition that most Australian professional women and men compete in?
The A-League Women.
What is the most watched sporting event in the world?
The FIFA World Cup
What is one common injury risk for female footballers?
ACL injuries
Name three current players for the Matildas.
Any of the following:
Sam Kerr
Caitlin Foord
Mary Fowler
Hayley Raso
Who is the captain of the Australian women’s national football team, the Matildas?
Sam Kerr.
What is the fastest red card ever given in a professional match?
Around 2 seconds (for a kickoff-tackle in England’s amateur leagues).
What is the term for three goals scored by one player in a single match?
A hat-trick.
Which country has won the most gold medals in women’s Olympic football?
The United States.
What position does Caitlin Foord typically play for the Matildas?
Forward / winger.
Which country has appeared in every FIFA World Cup since the tournament began in 1930?
Brazil.
In what year did women’s football first appear at the Olympic Games?
1996 (Atlanta Olympics).
What was founded in 1961?
Australian Soccer Federation (ASF ) or Football Australia
In which city was the first A-League Women’s Grand Final held?
Sydney.
In what country did soccer as we know it start?
In England.
What was the Matildas' best-ever finish at an Olympic Games?
4th place (Tokyo 2020 / played in 2021).
Who is the highest goal scorer in the men's Australian national team?
Tim Cahill: 50 goals
What year did the Matildas first qualify for a Women’s World Cup?
1995.
How many players are allowed on an Olympic women’s football squad?
18 players (smaller than the 23 allowed in World Cups).
Why was the name “Matildas” chosen for the Australian women’s national team?
It was chosen in the 1990s after a public vote; it references the famous Australian folk song Waltzing Matilda.