History
Most number of goals scored in one game
149! Two teams from Madagascar were playing in a round robin tournament in which the game before ended in a controversial call where it was impossible for one of those two Madagascar teams to win. In protest, the other Madagascar team scored 149 goals on themselves (2002)
What a team is awarded when an opposing team member fouls their teammate.
A free kick
True/False A kickoff can be a backward kick
TRUE FIFA changed rule in 2016 but all leagues don’t immediately adopt it
Which team reached the final 3 times but has not won the world cup?
Netherlands
What country invented the modern game of soccer?
England (up for debate but England invented the game we play today)
What happens when an opposing team member fouls their teammate inside the goal box?
A penalty kick
True/False The goalie is allowed to have the ball in his/her hand anywhere on the field
False - The goalie may only hold the ball in his/her hand inside the goalie box
What does FIFA stand for?
In French FIFA abbreviate as “Federation Initernationale de Football Association” the English translation is “International Federation of Association Football”
What country has the most Mens World Cup victories?
Brazil (5)
Number of yellow cards before an automatic red card is issued
2
False - Each team is allowed to have 11 players on the field
Who won the Women's World Cup in 2015?
The United States of America
Which country has qualified for every mens World Cup
Brazil
This happens when the ball goes out of bounds on the sideline
A throw in
True/false A professional soccer game is comprised of two 60 minute half's
False - two 45 minute halfs (90 minutes)
How often is the World Cup played?
every 4 years (for both men and women)
What country has the most Women's World Cup victories?
USA (4)
How many yards away from the goal is a penalty kick taken?
12 yards
A goal is worth 1 point
True
What does VAR stand for in pro soccer ?
Video Assistant Referee (used for some calls when the ref can’t see/ or have the right angle)