Are you ready to kick off a fun challenge with the world’s most beloved sport? Soccer, also known as football in many countries, captivates billions across the globe. But how well do you know its rules, history, and legends? This trivia quiz will test your knowledge of everything from World Cup facts to legendary players and iconic moments.
Whether you’re a casual fan or a die-hard supporter, these questions offer something for every level of expertise. Dive into exciting facts like the fastest goal ever scored, the number of players on the field, and who holds record goal-scoring titles. It’s your chance to prove you’re the ultimate football aficionado!
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Which country won the first ever FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Brazil
Brazil
Uruguay
Uruguay
Argentina
Argentina
Italy
Italy
What is the standard duration of a professional soccer match, not including extra time?
60 minutes
60 minutes
120 minutes
120 minutes
90 minutes
90 minutes
80 minutes
80 minutes
Which part of the body is not allowed to touch the ball in soccer, except for the goalkeeper?
Hand
Hand
Head
Head
Chest
Chest
Foot
Foot
Which European club is nicknamed ‘The Red Devils’?
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Manchester United
Manchester United
AC Milan
AC Milan
What is awarded to a player who receives two yellow cards in a single match?
Corner kick
Corner kick
Red card
Red card
Penalty kick
Penalty kick
Free kick
Free kick
Who was the first African player to win the FIFA World Player of the Year award?
Jay-Jay Okocha
Jay-Jay Okocha
George Weah
George Weah
Samuel Eto’o
Samuel Eto’o
Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba
Which country hosted both the 1966 FIFA World Cup and the 1996 European Championship?
England
England
France
France
Spain
Spain
Italy
Italy
What is the name of the global governing body of soccer?
FIFA
FIFA
CONMEBOL
CONMEBOL
AFC
AFC
UEFA
UEFA
Which Brazilian soccer legend, a three-time World Cup winner, scored over 1,000 career goals?
Romário
Romário
Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho
Zico
Zico
Pelé
Pelé
A hat-trick in soccer means a player has scored how many goals in one match?
Three
Three
Five
Five
Two
Two
Four
Four
Which club did Lionel Messi join after leaving FC Barcelona in 2021?
Juventus
Juventus
Manchester City
Manchester City
Chelsea
Chelsea
Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain
Which piece of equipment must all players wear during a match?
Shin guards
Shin guards
Hat
Hat
Arm sleeves
Arm sleeves
Gloves
Gloves
Who holds the record for the most goals scored in FIFA World Cup tournaments (as of 2024)?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo
Miroslav Klose
Miroslav Klose
Ronaldo Nazário
Ronaldo Nazário
Pelé
Pelé
Which country is the origin of the interjection ‘Olé’?
Argentina
Argentina
Spain
Spain
Brazil
Brazil
Italy
Italy
‘El Clásico’ refers to the match between which two club teams?
Manchester United and Liverpool
Manchester United and Liverpool
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid and Barcelona
Real Madrid and Barcelona
AC Milan and Inter Milan
AC Milan and Inter Milan
Which English player scored a hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final?
Geoff Hurst
Geoff Hurst
Bobby Charlton
Bobby Charlton
Roger Hunt
Roger Hunt
Alan Ball
Alan Ball
What shape are the patches on a traditional soccer ball?
Pentagon and hexagon
Pentagon and hexagon
Circle
Circle
Square
Square
Octagon
Octagon
Which German club has won the most Bundesliga titles?
Hamburg
Hamburg
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen
Which country won consecutive FIFA World Cups in 1958 and 1962?
Brazil
Brazil
Argentina
Argentina
Italy
Italy
Germany
Germany
Which Italian club is known as ‘The Old Lady’?
AC Milan
AC Milan
Juventus
Juventus
Napoli
Napoli
Roma
Roma
What is the minimum number of players a team must have on the field to continue a match?
10
10
8
8
7
7
9
9
Who is often called ‘The King of Soccer’ and played for both Santos and New York Cosmos?
Franz Beckenbauer
Franz Beckenbauer
Johan Cruyff
Johan Cruyff
Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona
Pelé
Pelé
What does VAR stand for in soccer?
Virtual Area Review
Virtual Area Review
Very Accurate Referee
Very Accurate Referee
Video Assistant Referee
Video Assistant Referee
Verified Action Report
Verified Action Report
In which city is the Maracanã Stadium located?
São Paulo
São Paulo
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Lisbon
Lisbon
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Which women’s national team holds the most FIFA Women’s World Cup titles as of 2024?
USA
USA
Germany
Germany
Norway
Norway
Japan
Japan
Who scored the ‘Hand of God’ goal against England in 1986?
Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane
Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona
Carlos Valderrama
Carlos Valderrama
Garrincha
Garrincha
Which player was known as ‘The Divine Ponytail’?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo
David Beckham
David Beckham
Andrea Pirlo
Andrea Pirlo
Roberto Baggio
Roberto Baggio
What is the main color of the home jersey for the Dutch national team?
Blue
Blue
Orange
Orange
Red
Red
Green
Green
Which African nation was the first to reach the World Cup quarterfinals?
Ghana
Ghana
Senegal
Senegal
Nigeria
Nigeria
Cameroon
Cameroon
In which year did the Premier League begin in England?
2000
2000
1995
1995
1992
1992
1988
1988
Which country scored the most goals in a single World Cup match, winning 10-1?
Brazil
Brazil
France
France
Germany
Germany
Hungary
Hungary
Who was the first goalkeeper to win the Ballon d’Or?
Dino Zoff
Dino Zoff
Lev Yashin
Lev Yashin
Manuel Neuer
Manuel Neuer
Iker Casillas
Iker Casillas
Which South American club competition is equivalent to Europe’s UEFA Champions League?
Superliga Argentina
Superliga Argentina
Copa Libertadores
Copa Libertadores
Campeonato Brasileiro
Campeonato Brasileiro
Copa Sudamericana
Copa Sudamericana
Which country is credited with inventing the modern rules of soccer?
England
England
Italy
Italy
Germany
Germany
Argentina
Argentina
What was the famous result when Leicester City won the English Premier League in 2015-16?
Title as underdogs
Title as underdogs
Winless season
Winless season
Record relegation
Record relegation
First time promoted
First time promoted
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Not bad
Great!
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