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General Soccer Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about soccer knowledge of general history and rules.

A multiple-choice quiz by suave1402. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
suave1402

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
263,697

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1390

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following players is a Brazilian player and set a record for the most goals scored in world cup matches? Hint

Kaka

Pele

Maldini

Baggio

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Question 2 of 10

2. When going to make a throw in, what rules must you abide by? Hint

Both feet must stay on the ground

Cannot step over the inbounds line

Ball must come behind your head

All of these

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the 1986 World Cup quarter-final match between England and Argentina, this person scored a controversial goal which was later referred as the "Hand of God." Who was that player? Hint

Diego Maradona

Roberto Baggio

Pel�

Lothar Mathaus

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Question 4 of 10

4. What happens when a player receives a red card during a match? Hint

He is kicked out of the game

He has to come off the field but can join later

He gets a warning

He gets a free kick

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Question 5 of 10

5. The World Cup is played once in how many years? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. What country won the first World Cup? Hint

Brazil

Uruguay

Germany

Argentina

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Question 7 of 10

7. What happens when a defending player kicks the ball out-of-bounds over his team's goal line? Hint

Goal Kick

Throw in

Free Kick

Corner Kick

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many players on one team are allowed on the field at the start of the match? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Every year there is a competition between Europe's best premier teams. What is the name of this special tournament? Hint

English Premier League

Euro League

World Cup

Champions League

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following terms refers to a player who is not likely to score a goal? Hint

Stopper

Forward

Striker

Attacking Midfielder

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following players is a Brazilian player and set a record for the most goals scored in world cup matches?

Answer: Pele

Pele is perhaps the most popular and recognizable soccer player ever. He was a striker from Brazil who has one of the highest amount of goals scored in world cup matches (12).

2. When going to make a throw in, what rules must you abide by?

Answer: All of these

In order for a throw-in to be legal the ball must be thrown over the head while having both feet on the ground. Also the player must throw from where the ball went out-of-bounds and not cross the line when throwing.

3. In the 1986 World Cup quarter-final match between England and Argentina, this person scored a controversial goal which was later referred as the "Hand of God." Who was that player?

Answer: Diego Maradona

Maradona became very famous for this goal in which he hit the ball when it was over his head with his fist. After the game, he claimed that the "Hand of God" contributed to his goal. Years later he admitted that the goal was with his hand.

4. What happens when a player receives a red card during a match?

Answer: He is kicked out of the game

A red card is issued during a match for only the most severe of penalties when the referee deems it appropriate. Normally a red card is only given when a penalty looks to be deliberate and not accidental, but it is up to the discretion of the ref. Two yellow cards equal one red card and have the same effect.

5. The World Cup is played once in how many years?

Answer: 4

Once every four years the countries from all over the world gather the best players and must qualify in order to play against each other.

6. What country won the first World Cup?

Answer: Uruguay

Uruguay not only won the first world cup in 1930, they were also the host. They won 4-2 over Argentina.

7. What happens when a defending player kicks the ball out-of-bounds over his team's goal line?

Answer: Corner Kick

A corner kick is kicked by the attacking team from the corner of the field on the side where the ball was kicked out-of-bounds. A goal kick occurs when the attacking player kicks the ball of their opponents goal line.

8. How many players on one team are allowed on the field at the start of the match?

Answer: 11

10 players on the field plus 1 goalie equals 11 total players allowed on the field by one side. So, with both teams on the field there should be 22 players not including referees.

9. Every year there is a competition between Europe's best premier teams. What is the name of this special tournament?

Answer: Champions League

The European Cup or the Champions League plays during the regular season for European Leagues but competitors are chosen by their prowess from the past season. Therefore a team that plays well in a particular season will not be eligible for the Champions League until the following season.

10. Which of the following terms refers to a player who is not likely to score a goal?

Answer: Stopper

A stopper is part of the defense and is normally its last line. This position is normally given to a defender to either guard the most capable scorer on the opposing team or meant to be the last line of defense.

Source: Author suave1402

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