Test Your Football Knowledge

What year was the first FIFA World Cup held?

• 1930

• 1950

• 1945

• 1920

Which player is known as 'The King of Football'?

• Pelé

• Lionel Messi

• Diego Maradona

• Cristiano Ronaldo

How many times has Brazil won the World Cup?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 3

What is the maximum number of players allowed on the field for one team during a match?

• 10

• 12

• 9

• 11

Who is the all-time top scorer in World Cup history?

• Pele

• Marta

• Lionel Messi

• Cristiano Ronaldo

What is the offside rule in football?

• A player is offside if they are behind the last opponent when the ball is played.

• A player is offside if they receive the ball from a throw-in.

• A player is offside if they are in the penalty area when the ball is kicked.

• A player is offside if they are closer to the opponent's goal line than the ball and the second-last opponent when the ball is played to them.

Which country hosted the 2018 FIFA World Cup?

• France

• Russia

• Brazil

• Germany

What formation is commonly known as 4-4-2?

• A basketball formation with four guards and two forwards.

• A rugby formation with four forwards and two backs.

• A football (soccer) formation with four defenders, four midfielders, and two forwards.

• A football formation with three defenders, five midfielders, and two forwards.

Who won the Ballon d'Or in 2021?

• Cristiano Ronaldo

• Robert Lewandowski

• Neymar Jr.

• Lionel Messi

What is the purpose of a 'false nine' in football tactics?

• To act as a traditional striker and finish scoring opportunities.

• To create space and disrupt defensive structures by dropping into midfield.

• To stay in the penalty area and avoid midfield play.

• To primarily defend and support the backline.