Soccer Basics
What gear must players wear in a soccer game?
cleats, shin guards, soccer socks, uniform (jersey and shorts)
When can a goalie use their hands?
Inside the box
Name all of the countries who are hosting the current world cup.
United States, Canada, and Mexico
Name a player on the USMNT.
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What's it called when a player scores 3 goals in one game?
a hat trick
How many players at a time play on the field for one team?
11
What are the rules for a throw-in?
4
Name a player on the USWNT.
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What's it called when you kick the ball between another player's leg
a nutmeg
Name three soccer positions.
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When do teams get a penalty kick?
When a player from the other team fouls inside of their own box.
What organization runs the World Cup?
FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association)
Who has scored more goals in their career: Messi or Ronaldo?
Ronaldo has scored 975 (Messi 915)
What does the rest of the world call soccer?
football
How long is a professional soccer game?
90 minutes
What is the difference between and a yellow and a red card?
Which country hosted the last World Cup (2022)?
Which French player has the most international goals?
Kylian Mbappe (63 goals)
What two shapes are on a traditional soccer ball?
pentagon and hexagon
How many referees monitor the game?
3 (one center ref, two sideline refs)
An attacking player is offsides if they are standing between the last defender and the goalie of the other team.
Which country has won the most World Cups?
Brazil
What legend Brazilian soccer player was known as "The King of Soccer"?
Pele
What is the fastest goal scored in World Cup history?
11 seconds (Turkey in 2002)