Soccer History
What is soccer called outside of America?
Football
This happens when a player uses their hands to touch the ball during play, unless they are the goalkeeper in their own penalty area.
A controlled movement, used to move the ball from one place to another.
Dribbling
A player who is not currently in the game but may enter later is called this.
Substitute
This country hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Qatar
This country has won the most FIFA world cups.
Brazil
How many players from ONE team can be on the field for an official game at once?
11
A controlled movement, used to move the ball from one person to another.
Passing
This term describes a pass that directly leads to a goal.
An assist
This piece of equipment is required for all players to protect their lower legs.
Shinguards
This legendary Brazilian player is often called "The King of Soccer."
Pelé
A match begins with this type of restart from the center circle.
Kickoff.
What is it called when you use strong kick to score a goal?
Shooting
This term describes a player positioned between the defenders and forwards.
Midfielder
The World Cup trophy is made primarily of this precious metal.
Gold
What country did soccer originate?
China
This rule prevents attackers from gaining an unfair advantage by standing behind the defense before the ball is played to them.
Offsides
When someone passes the ball to you, this is how you stop it.
Trap/trapping
This term refers to the player whose primary responsibility is scoring goals.
Forward
This country is home to the soccer club Manchester United.
England
What team won the last FIFA world cup in 2022?
Argentina
A goalkeeper has this many seconds to release the ball after gaining control of it with their hands.
6 seconds
This skill involves using your forehead to play the ball.
Heading
This term describes a player who scores three goals in one game.
Hat trick
This country won the FIFA Women's World Cup in both 2015 and 2019.
The United States