Football Rules Quiz

What happens if a player scores a goal but the ball goes flat on the way to the goal?

• The goal counts

• The game is restarted

• The goal doesn't count

• The player is given a warning

What happens if a player receives a yellow card for an illegal celebration but the goal is disallowed?

• The yellow card is revoked

• The player is given a red card

• The player is sent off

• The yellow card remains

Under what circumstances can a player be sent off before the match even starts?

• For not wearing the correct uniform

• For scoring an own goal

• For being late to the game

• For attacking a fan during warmup

In a penalty shootout, how many players must be excluded if a player from one team gets sent off during the actual playing time?

• 3 players

• 2 players

• 1 player

• 4 players

How many players are required to start a football game according to the rules?

• 12 players

• 11 players

• 10 players

• 9 players

What is the minimum distance attackers must maintain from a defensive wall during a free kick?

• 2 meters

• 1 meter

• 3 meters

• 4 meters

Can a player score an own goal directly from a free kick?

• Only in penalty shootouts

• Only in extra time

• No

• Yes

How long can a goalkeeper hold the ball before releasing it according to the rules?

• 5 seconds

• 6 seconds

• 7 seconds

• 8 seconds