World Cup History
Which team won the FIFA World Cup in 2018?
France
What is the maximum number of substitutions allowed in most professional matches today?
5
Which club won the UEFA Europa League in 2023?
Sevilla FC
What is a hat-trick?
When a player scores 3 goals in a single game
Which country won the most FIFA Women’s World Cup titles as of 2023?
United States (4 titles as of 2023)
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?
Brazil
How many players must a team have on the field to avoid forfeiting the match?
7
Which club has the longest unbeaten run in the English Premier League?
Arsenal (49 games unbeaten)
A goalkeeper who plays actively outside the penalty area to intercept through balls and act as an additional defender is called this.
A sweeper-keeper
Which country hosted the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
France
Who was awarded the Golden Ball (best player) at the 2014 World Cup?
Lionel Messi
What is the minimum distance the defending team must stand from the ball during a free kick?
10 yards (9.15 metres)
Name the “Big Five” European football leagues.
Premier League (England), La Liga (Spain), Bundesliga (Germany), Serie A (Italy), Ligue 1 (France)
What is a Panenka?
A penalty kick technique where the player softly chips the ball down the center as the goalkeeper dives.
What year was the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) founded?
2012
Which two nations have hosted the World Cup twice?
Italy and France
Which World Cup introduced the Video Assistant Referee (VAR)?
Russia 2018
What Italian club’s stadium is called the San Siro?
AC Milan and Inter Milan
What is a Libero?
A free-roaming defender who sweeps behind the main defensive line, often initiating attacks
Who is the all-time leading goal scorer for the Canada women’s national team?
Christine Sinclair
Which player holds the record for most assists in a single World Cup tournament?
Pelé
What is the maximum number of match officials that can be appointed for a professional game?
7 (1 referee, 2 assistant referees, 1 fourth official, and up to 3 additional assistant referees or VAR officials).
Which club is known as “Los Rojiblancos” in Spain?
Atlético Madrid
What is a Regista?
A deep-lying playmaker who dictates the tempo from midfield, often playing just in front of the defense.
Which USA national team member retired in 2024?
Alex Morgan