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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What is the world’s most popular sport?
Cricket
Cricket
Basketball
Basketball
Soccer
Soccer
Tennis
Tennis
What is soccer also known as?
hoopball
hoopball
football
football
pitchball
pitchball
kickball
kickball
How many players are on each team in a soccer game?
11
11
9
9
12
12
10
10
How long does a soccer game usually last?
60 minutes, split into two 30 minute halves
60 minutes, split into two 30 minute halves
80 minutes, split into two 40 minute halves
80 minutes, split into two 40 minute halves
90 minutes, split into two 45 minute halves
90 minutes, split into two 45 minute halves
120 minutes, split into two 60 minute halves
120 minutes, split into two 60 minute halves
What is the objective of soccer?
To put the ball in the opponents goal more often than they do yours
To put the ball in the opponents goal more often than they do yours
To control the most territory on the field
To control the most territory on the field
To eliminate all opposing players from the game
To eliminate all opposing players from the game
To prevent the opponent from scoring any goals
To prevent the opponent from scoring any goals
Who is the only player on a soccer team that can use their hands to control the ball?
forwards
forwards
defenders
defenders
midfielders
midfielders
goalies
goalies
Where can goalies only use their hands to control the ball?
within the center circle
within the center circle
only when taking a goal kick
only when taking a goal kick
inside the 18-yard box
inside the 18-yard box
anywhere on their own half
anywhere on their own half
Approximately how many people are estimated to play soccer across the globe?
1 billion
1 billion
250 million
250 million
500 million
500 million
100 million
100 million
Who runs international football?
UEFA
UEFA
FIFA
FIFA
NBA
NBA
IOC
IOC
How often is the men’s football World Cup held?
every 3 years
every 3 years
every 2 years
every 2 years
every 4 years
every 4 years
every 5 years
every 5 years
What is the world’s most watched sporting event?
The Olympic Games
The Olympic Games
The men’s football World Cup
The men’s football World Cup
The Super Bowl
The Super Bowl
The Tour de France
The Tour de France
When was the first men’s football World Cup tournament held?
1950
1950
1970
1970
1930
1930
1900
1900
Which nation has won the most World Cup titles?
Italy
Italy
Germany
Germany
Argentina
Argentina
Brazil
Brazil
How many World Cup titles has Brazil won?
six
six
three
three
four
four
five
five
When and where was the first women’s World Cup held?
in Sweden in 1989
in Sweden in 1989
in Germany in 1999
in Germany in 1999
in China in 1991
in China in 1991
in the USA in 1995
in the USA in 1995
Which women’s team has been the most successful in the World Cup?
The United States
The United States
Germany
Germany
Norway
Norway
Japan
Japan
How many times has the United States lifted the Women’s World Cup trophy?
three
three
two
two
four
four
five
five
Approximately how many countries compete in qualifying for the World Cup?
Around 250
Around 250
Around 200
Around 200
Around 150
Around 150
Around 100
Around 100
What is the Ballon d’Or?
An award for the best coach of the year
An award for the best coach of the year
an award given to the world’s best football player for that year
an award given to the world’s best football player for that year
A golden ball used in the World Cup final
A golden ball used in the World Cup final
A special trophy for the top scoring team
A special trophy for the top scoring team
How many times has Lionel Messi won the Ballon d’Or?
eight
eight
six
six
five
five
seven
seven
How many times has Portugal’s Christiano Ronaldo won the Ballon d’Or?
3
3
6
6
5
5
4
4
When were red cards first used?
at the 1974 World Cup in West Germany
at the 1974 World Cup in West Germany
at the 1966 World Cup in England
at the 1966 World Cup in England
at the 1950 World Cup in Brazil
at the 1950 World Cup in Brazil
at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico
at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico
What modern technology is increasingly used to assist referees in soccer?
AI-powered commentary
AI-powered commentary
goal line technology and video assistant referees (VAR)
goal line technology and video assistant referees (VAR)
player tracking sensors
player tracking sensors
automated offside detection
automated offside detection
Who holds the record for the most international goals by a male player?
Ferenc Puskás of Hungary
Ferenc Puskás of Hungary
Miroslav Klose of Germany
Miroslav Klose of Germany
Pelé of Brazil
Pelé of Brazil
Ali Daei of Iran
Ali Daei of Iran
How many international goals has Ali Daei scored?
120
120
115
115
109
109
95
95
Who holds the record for the most international goals by a female player?
Canada’s Christine Sinclair
Canada’s Christine Sinclair
Mia Hamm of USA
Mia Hamm of USA
Marta of Brazil
Marta of Brazil
Abby Wambach of USA
Abby Wambach of USA
How many international goals has Christine Sinclair scored?
175
175
200
200
186
186
150
150
Who is professional soccer’s all-time leading goal scorer?
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi
Pelé
Pelé
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo
Josef Bican
Josef Bican
How many goals has Cristiano Ronaldo scored?
over 1000
over 1000
over 700
over 700
over 800
over 800
over 925
over 925
Who is the World Cup’s top scorer?
Germany’s Gerd Müller
Germany’s Gerd Müller
Germany’s Miroslav Klose
Germany’s Miroslav Klose
France’s Just Fontaine
France’s Just Fontaine
Brazil’s Ronaldo
Brazil’s Ronaldo
How many times did Miroslav Klose score in 24 games at the World Cup?
14
14
15
15
16
16
17
17
Who is the only soccer player to have won the World Cup three times?
Brazil’s Pelé
Brazil’s Pelé
Brazil’s Cafu
Brazil’s Cafu
Germany’s Franz Beckenbauer
Germany’s Franz Beckenbauer
Brazil’s Ronaldo
Brazil’s Ronaldo
In which years did Pelé win the World Cup?
1954, 1958, and 1962
1954, 1958, and 1962
1958, 1962, and 1970
1958, 1962, and 1970
1962, 1966, and 1970
1962, 1966, and 1970
1970, 1974, and 1978
1970, 1974, and 1978
What is the largest soccer stadium globally?
Wembley Stadium in London, England
Wembley Stadium in London, England
The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea
The Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in Pyongyang, North Korea
Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain
Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain
Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico
Azteca Stadium in Mexico City, Mexico
Who scored the fastest goal in soccer history in 2.4 seconds?
Clint Dempsey
Clint Dempsey
Mike Spinks
Mike Spinks
Hakan Şükür
Hakan Şükür
Nawaf Al-Abed
Nawaf Al-Abed
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