History of the Game
Soccer began about how many years ago?
2,000
How many players are on the field for each team? (Including goalies)
11
Who is the highest paid soccer player today?
Lionel Messi
Who is the most famous Portuguese soccer player in today's game?
Cristiano Ronaldo
What country is hosting the World Cup this year?
Russia
Which country helped make soccer a popular sport?
This color card is considered a "warning" for a player
Yellow
How many countries in the world play soccer?
200
Who is the current Argentinian soccer player we talked about today?
Lionel Messi
Name 2 teams in the semi-finals this year
France, Belgium, Croatia, England
During what century was the first football association created?
19th
This color card leads to an ejection of a player
Red
What's the famous soccer league in Italy?
Serie A
What national team did Pele play for?
Brazil
What world event caused the World Cup to not be played in 1942 and 1946
World War II
1930
How many people played soccer last year? (in millions)
250
What's the average salary of a soccer player today?
$100,000
What national team did David Beckham play for?
England
Which country has the most World Cup titles?
Brazil (5)
Name one ancient country that helped create the game of soccer
China, Greece, Rome, Central America
How do we decide who wins a game after extra time runs out?
Penalty Kicks
Who won the Gold Medal at the Olympics in Rio 2016?
Brazil
Which Brazilian soccer player is criticized for faking injuries?
Neymar
What does FIFA stand for?
Federation International de Football Association