About Football
How many players are allowed on the feild at one time?
22
This French striker became the youngest player since Pelé to score in a World Cup Final.
Kylian Mbappé
What country was football invented in?
England during the 19th century (more historically: China, Greece, or Rome)
This country won the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Argentina
This country is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
USA, Canada, Mexico
How long the match lasts in pure time?
90 minutes
Who is known as CR7 and has won five Ballon d'Or awards?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Who is the most expensive player ever?
Neymar (222 million EUROS)
The World Cup is held every this many years.
4 years
How long can the goalie hold the ball for?
8 seconds
This player is a Brazilian professional footballer that holds the record as Brazil's all-time leading men's goalscorer with 79 international goals and has starred for elite clubs including Santos, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain
Neymar
This legendary Brazilian is the only player to win three World Cups.
Pelé
What does FIFA stand for?
Fédération Internationale de Football Association
translation: International Federation of Association Football
This country becomes the first nation ever to host three different men's World Cups.
Mexico
The _____ rule in soccer prevents players from simply waiting near the opponent’s goal for an easy pass.
Offside
Who plays for Norway and Manchester City and is known for his extraordinary goalscoring rate, sheer physical strength, blistering speed, and elite positioning inside the penalty box?
Erling Haaland
Which country won the first ever world cup?
Uruguay
In what year did the first FIFA World Cup take place in?
1930
This African nation became the first from Africa to reach a World Cup semi-final.
Morocco
What does DOGSO stand for?
Denying An Obvious Goal Scoring Oppourtunity
The "Egyptian King" is Liverpool's talisman and remains one of the most popular and celebrated players in the English Premier League.
Mohamed Salah
This country famously withdrew from the 1950 World Cup because FIFA strictly refused to let their team play the tournament barefoot:
India
Which country has won the most World Cups?
Brazil
The 2026 World Cup will feature this many teams:
48