Football Knowledge

What is the offside rule in football?

• Prevents players from gaining an unfair advantage

• Allows players to use their hands

• Requires players to wear specific colored socks

• Only applies to the goalkeeper

Who is considered the greatest football player of all time?

• Pele

• Tom Brady

• Lionel Messi

• Subjective

What is the role of a goalkeeper in football?

• To protect the goal and prevent the opposing team from scoring

• To coach the team from the sidelines

• To score goals for the team

• To take penalty kicks for the team

Name one piece of equipment required to play football.

• Basketball

• Tennis racket

• Baseball bat

• Football

When was the first official football match played?

• January 15, 1900

• March 10, 1805

• September 5, 1923

• November 30, 1872

What is the 4-4-2 formation in football?

• A formation with 3 defenders, 3 midfielders, and 4 forwards.

• A formation with 4 defenders, 2 midfielders, and 4 forwards.

• A formation with 5 defenders, 3 midfielders, and 2 forwards.

• A formation with 4 defenders, 4 midfielders, and 2 forwards.

What are the basic rules for a throw-in in football?

• Kicking the ball into play

• Using only one hand to throw the ball

• Jumping while throwing the ball

• Standing behind the touchline, using both hands to throw the ball, and having both feet on the ground during the throw.

Who is the top goal scorer in the history of the FIFA World Cup?

• Lionel Messi

• Cristiano Ronaldo

• Miroslav Klose

• Neymar

What is the role of a midfielder in football?

• Only focuses on tackling the opponents

• Scores the most goals for the team

• Stays in the defensive line at all times

• Controls the flow of the game and links defense and attack

What year was the first FIFA World Cup held?

• 1930

• 1950

• 2002

• 1910