Warm up!
What is the only body part that field players are NOT allowed to use during a game?
Their hands/arms
Which legendary Portuguese player is famous for wearing the #7 jersey and his "Siuuu!" goal celebration?
Cristiano Ronaldo.
What is it called when a player scores 3 goals in a single game?
A hat-trick.
What item is placed inside the goal nets in professional games to stop the ball from bouncing back out onto the field?
The net itself (specifically the tensioned back netting and weights/pegs).
How many players from one team are on the field at a time in a standard match?
11 players
Which Argentine superstar won his first World Cup title in 2022 after playing for Barcelona for most of his career?
Lionel Messi.
How long is a standard professional soccer match (excluding extra time)?
90 minutes (two 45-minute halves).
True or False: A player can score a goal directly from a throw-in without anyone else touching the ball.
False! A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in—someone else must touch it first.
What card does a referee hold up to send a player off the field for the rest of the game?
A red card
Which country has won the most Men's FIFA World Cup titles in history (with 5 trophies)?
Brazil.
If a defender commits a major penalty inside their own penalty box, what kind of kick does the other team get?
A penalty kick (PK).
What position did Morgan play?
What tournament is played every 4 years to decide the best national soccer team in the world?
The FIFA World Cup.
Which legendary American woman has scored more international goals (184) than any other player in soccer history, male or female?
Christine Sinclair (Canada holds the absolute record, but American legend Abby Wambach held it for years with 184!).
What is the rule that prevents an attacking player from waiting right next to the opponent's goal without defenders nearby?
The Offside rule.
What position did Kylie play?
Striker