World Cup History
How many teams will be in the 2026 World Cup?
48
This formation includes three forwards and is often used by attacking teams.
4-3-3
Which English club plays at the Etihad Stadium?
Manchester City
I am a type of pass is played into space ahead of a teammate making a run. What am I called?
A through ball
How long does a Standard Profession Soccer Match last?
90 minutes
Which country was the first African nation to reach a World Cup Semi-final in 2022?
Morocco
Which wide players are responsible for both attacking and defending the outside areas of the field?
Wingbacks & Wings
What is the rivalry between Real Madrid & Barcelona called?
El Clasico
This off the ball run pulls defenders away to create space for teammates. What am I called?
A decoy run
Since May of 2020, how many substitutions are teams allowed in most major competitions today?
5
What country won the 2014 World Cup hosted in Brazil?
This pressing strategy requires immediately trying to win the ball back after losing it.
Counter-pressing
Which known German Club has dominated it's league "Bundesliga" since 2010?
Bayern Munich
Which term refers to holding tight spacing between defensive lines?
Defensive Compactness
If a player denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity, what color card is shown?
Red
Which known soccer player won the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball in 2022?
Lionel Messi
Which role/position refers to a midfielder who sits just in front of the back four defenders to break up play?
Defensive-Midfielders
Which english club often called "The Reds" beat Tottenham Spur in the 2019 UEFA Champions League?
Liverpool
Which attacking concept is when the ball is quickly switched to the weak side of the opponents to open space?
Switching/Switching the point of attack
For offside to be called, this part of the body can legally score and must be behind the defender or ball played. What am I?
As of 2026, which country is the only country to have competed in every single World Cup Tournament?
Brazil
This is when a player must leave their position to cover a teammate who has been beaten. What is this called?
Covering or "Defensive Coverage"
Which known Italian Club reached the 2023 Champions League Final after beating AC Milan in the Semi-finals?
Which concept is when players are positioned in the gaps between midfield and defensive lines to receive and turn?
Finding pockets
Before a penalty shootout, the referee requires each team to submit me--which cannot be changed once the shootout begins. What am I called?
List & order of penalty takers