Soccer Basics
How many players from one team are on the field at a time?
Group A: 4 or 5
Group B: 6 or 7
Group C: 9 on turf, 5-7 on futsal
What country won the 2022 World Cup?
Argentina
What is the first name of Messi?
Lionel Messi (Lionel)
What is the name of the big soccer tournament played every four years?
The FIFA World Cup
What do you call it when the ball goes out on the sideline and a player throws it back in?
A Throw-in
What body part can’t you use to touch the ball (except if you’re the goalie)?
Hands or Arms
What country is famous for soccer and has won five World Cups?
Brazil
What country is Cristiano Ronaldo from?
Portugal
How many years are between each World Cup?
4
After a goal is scored, which team begins with the ball and from where?
The team that did NOT score a goal begins with the ball and resumes play from the middle of the field
What do we call it when a player kicks the ball into the other team’s net?
A Goal
What country is home to the soccer team FC Barcelona?
Spain
What number is often worn by star forwards like Messi?
What trophy do teams try to win at the World Cup?
The World Cup Trophy
What do you call it when the ball goes out on the GOAL Line and the defending team resumes play by kicking the ball from in front of the GOAL?
A Goal Kick
What is the name of the player who protects the goal and can use their hands?
Goalkeeper (Goalie)
What city is home to Manchester United?
Manchester
What famous player is known as “CR7”?
Cristiano Ronaldo
What country hosted the 2022 World Cup?
Qatar
What do you call it when the ball goes out on the GOAL Line and the attacking team resumes play by kicking the ball from CORNER?
A corner kick
How long is a regular professional soccer game?
90 minutes
What country is the home of the soccer club Bayern Munich?
Germany
What Brazilian legend was known as “The King of Soccer”?
Pele
What continent is known for strong soccer teams like Brazil and Argentina?
South America
What is the name of the rule that prevents players from standing too close to the opponent’s goal waiting for the ball?
The Offside Rule