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Why is FIFA so strict about no discrimination on the field and in the stands?
They don't want anyone to be offended and they want everything to be equal.
100
Name 4 countries that will be attending the World Cup.
RUSSIA, Brazil, Ghana, and Iran
100
What happens if you get two yellow cards at Westlake?
You get a red card. The red card means you will be thrown out of the game and the you will have to sit out at the next game.
100
TRIVIA QUESTION!!: How many construction workers died trying to build the World Cup stadium?
14 workers lost their lives building the stadium.
100
What is "soccer" called in other countries?
It is called football.
200
What will FIFA do if they hear any discriminating words from player to player?
They will imminently remove the player from the field.
200
Can you name two other countries that are attending the World Cup other than the 4 we have already discussed?
Sample Answers: England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, etc...
200
What must the referee do if a player, in his opinion, is seriously hurt?
He stops the match if a player is seriously injured and ensures that he is removed from the field of play. An injured player may only return to the field of play after the match has restarted.
200
What does FIFA stand for?
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association.
200
Which team is in the lead for Westlake Academy?
Well... That's for you to know.
300
Will you get a penalty for touching the ball with your hands?
Yes...
300
Which country won the World Cup in 2010?
Spain!!
300
Why are referees not allowed to blow their whistle when they are stopping a play or restarting a play?
If they use the whistle too much, it will not be as useful when it is actually needed.
300
How old do you have to be if you want to play in the World Cup?
Players below the age of 16 when the tournament starts are not eligible to play for senior team. On the other hand, once they are picked for the senior team, they are not eligible to play for the under 21s and below. A person that is 50 years old could play on the World Cup team but that isn't very likely.
300
How many teams qualify for FIFA each year?
32 teams qualify for FIFA each year.
400
True or False: FIFA will give you a penalty for kicking someone in the face with the ball.
True.
400
Is there are World Cup for Women?
YES! It is called the FIFA Women's World Cup.
400
What happens if a player or a substitute throws the ball (or an object) at an opponent while the ball is in play?
If while the ball is in play, a player, substitute or substituted player throws an object at an opponent or other person in a reckless manner, the referee must stop play and caution the player, substitute or substituted player.
400
How many years has the World Cup been going on?
About 84 years now... Major hint for one of the questions in the future...
400
Do you like soccer? Do you know where it originated from and when?
Personally, I'm not much of a soccer person. But I'm sure you are. Soccer originated from China around the 2nd century.
500
If you spit on an opponent, what will happen?
The other team will gain a free-kick. And your team will probably be really mad at you.
500
Which country has won the most World Cup titles?
BRAZIL! They have won 5 in all. Italy is in 2nd with 4 World Cup titles. FUN FACT: Brazil has played in all of the World Cups since the beginning.
500
What happens if the player taking the kick-off touches the ball again before it has touched?
An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team to be taken from the position of the ball when the infringement occurred.
500
How long has the World Cup been going on?
The competition has been played every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1930.
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So... Does the World Cup bring everyone together?
Personally, I think it does because people from different countries are playing a sport with no hate. I think that it can strengthen a relationship between two countries and maybe cure a hateful feeling towards one another.