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Rules & basics

In standard association football, how many players can one team have on the field at once? Easy

Answer: 11

The maximum includes one goalkeeper.

Standard 11-a-side association football, IFAB 2026/27

Official source · Law 3.1, Number of players
How long is one standard half before the referee adds time for stoppages? Easy

Answer: 45 minutes

A standard match has two equal halves of 45 minutes.

Standard 11-a-side association football, IFAB 2026/27

Official source · Law 7.1, Periods of play
A defender touches the ball last before it fully crosses their own goal line outside the goal. How does play restart? Easy

Answer: Corner kick

The attacking team takes a corner from the nearest corner area.

Standard 11-a-side association football, IFAB 2026/27

Official source · Law 17, opening paragraph and procedure
How far is the penalty mark from the midpoint between the goalposts? Medium

Answer: 11 metres

The distance is 11 metres, commonly given as 12 yards.

Standard 11-a-side association football, IFAB 2026/27

Official source · Law 1.6, The penalty area
What is the minimum number of players a team needs to start a standard match? Medium

Answer: 7

A match cannot start with fewer than seven players on either team.

Standard 11-a-side association football, IFAB 2026/27

Official source · Law 3.1, Number of players
What is the inside width of a standard full-size goal? Medium

Answer: 7.32 metres

The measurement is taken between the inside edges of the two posts.

Standard 11-a-side association football, IFAB 2026/27

Official source · Law 1.10, Goals
What circumference range does IFAB specify for a standard match ball? Hard

Answer: 68–70 cm

The standard ball has a circumference between 68 and 70 centimetres.

Standard 11-a-side association football, IFAB 2026/27

Official source · Law 2.1, Qualities and measurements
What is the minimum height for a corner flagpost under the standard laws? Hard

Answer: 1.5 metres

Each corner post must reach at least 1.5 metres and have a non-pointed top.

Standard 11-a-side association football, IFAB 2026/27

Official source · Law 1.8, Flagposts
A correctly taken corner kick goes straight into the kicker’s own goal. What restart is awarded? Hard

Answer: Corner kick to the opponents

The restart is a corner for the other team when the ball enters the kicker’s goal directly.

Standard 11-a-side association football, IFAB 2026/27

Official source · Law 17, opening paragraphs

Men’s World Cup history

Which country hosted the inaugural men’s FIFA World Cup in 1930? Easy

Answer: Uruguay

All matches at the 1930 tournament took place in Montevideo.

Men’s FIFA World Cup 1930

Official source · 1930 FIFA World Cup Uruguay, host paragraph
Which team won the 1966 men’s FIFA World Cup final at Wembley? Easy

Answer: England

England beat West Germany 4–2 after extra time.

Men’s FIFA World Cup 1966

Official source · England 4–2 West Germany, England 1966
Which team won the men’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022? Easy

Answer: Argentina

Argentina won the final on penalties after a 3–3 draw with France.

Men’s FIFA World Cup 2022

Official source · Argentina 3–3 France, Qatar 2022
Which team did France beat to win its first men’s World Cup in 1998? Medium

Answer: Brazil

Hosts France won the final 3–0 against Brazil.

Men’s FIFA World Cup 1998

Official source · Brazil 0–3 France, France 1998
Who faced Spain in the 2010 men’s FIFA World Cup final? Medium

Answer: Netherlands

Spain beat the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time.

Men’s FIFA World Cup 2010

Official source · Netherlands 0–1 Spain, South Africa 2010
Which countries co-hosted the 2002 men’s FIFA World Cup? Medium

Answer: South Korea and Japan

The tournament took place in South Korea and Japan, with the final in Japan.

Men’s FIFA World Cup 2002

Official source · Germany 0–2 Brazil, Korea/Japan 2002
Which team finished runner-up to West Germany at the 1954 men’s FIFA World Cup? Hard

Answer: Hungary

West Germany won the final 3–2 against Hungary.

Men’s FIFA World Cup 1954

Official source · West Germany 3–2 Hungary, Switzerland 1954
Which team did Brazil beat in the 1958 men’s FIFA World Cup final? Hard

Answer: Sweden

Brazil beat hosts Sweden 5–2 in the final.

Men’s FIFA World Cup 1958

Official source · Brazil 5–2 Sweden, Sweden 1958
What was the penalty shootout score in the 1994 men’s FIFA World Cup final? Hard

Answer: Brazil 3–2 Italy

The teams drew 0–0 before Brazil won the shootout.

Men’s FIFA World Cup 1994

Official source · Brazil 0–0 Italy (3–2 PSO), USA 1994

Women’s international football history

Which team won the first FIFA Women’s World Cup, in 1991? Easy

Answer: United States

The United States beat Norway 2–1 to win the inaugural title.

Women’s FIFA World Cup 1991

Official source · Women’s World Cup history, 1991 paragraph
Which nation won the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final against England? Easy

Answer: Spain

Spain beat England 1–0 for its first title in the competition.

Women’s FIFA World Cup 2023

Official source · Women’s World Cup history, 2023 paragraph
Which team won the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup on penalties against the United States? Easy

Answer: Japan

Japan’s shootout win came in the final of the tournament held in Germany.

Women’s FIFA World Cup 2011

Official source · Women’s World Cup history, 2011 paragraph
Who scored the only goal in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final? Medium

Answer: Olga Carmona

Carmona scored for Spain in the first half against England.

Women’s FIFA World Cup 2023

Official source · Women’s World Cup history, 2023 paragraph
Who scored three goals for the United States in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup final? Medium

Answer: Carli Lloyd

Lloyd scored a hat-trick as the United States beat Japan 5–2.

Women’s FIFA World Cup 2015

Official source · Women’s World Cup history, 2015 paragraph
Which country won the 1995 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Sweden? Medium

Answer: Norway

Norway beat Germany by two goals in the final.

Women’s FIFA World Cup 1995

Official source · Women’s World Cup history, 1995 paragraph
Which team lost to Germany in the 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup final? Hard

Answer: Sweden

Germany won that final 2–1.

Women’s FIFA World Cup 2003

Official source · Women’s World Cup history, 2003 paragraph
How many teams took part in the inaugural 1991 FIFA Women’s World Cup? Hard

Answer: 12

The opening edition in China had 12 teams.

Women’s FIFA World Cup 1991

Official source · China 1991, team count
What was the score when Germany beat Brazil in the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup final? Hard

Answer: 2–0

Germany retained its title with two goals and a clean sheet.

Women’s FIFA World Cup 2007

Official source · Women’s World Cup history, 2007 paragraph

European club history

Which club defeated Milan on penalties in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final? Easy

Answer: Liverpool

The 3–3 draw in Istanbul ended in a Liverpool shootout win.

European Cup / UEFA Champions League final, 2004/05

Official source · 2004/05 season results, final
Which English club beat Bayern Munich on penalties in the 2012 UEFA Champions League final? Easy

Answer: Chelsea

The 2012 final finished 1–1 before Chelsea won the shootout.

European Cup / UEFA Champions League final, 2011/12

Official source · 2011/12 season results, final
Which English club beat Bayern Munich 2–1 to win the 1999 UEFA Champions League final? Easy

Answer: Manchester United

Manchester United finished the 1998/99 campaign with the title.

European Cup / UEFA Champions League final, 1998/99

Official source · 1998/99 season results, final
Who won the inaugural European Cup final in the 1955/56 season? Medium

Answer: Real Madrid

Real Madrid beat Stade de Reims 4–3 in the first final.

European Cup / UEFA Champions League final, 1955/56

Official source · 1955/56 opening summary and score line
Who beat Monaco in the 2004 UEFA Champions League final? Medium

Answer: Porto

Porto scored three unanswered goals to win the final.

European Cup / UEFA Champions League final, 2003/04

Official source · 2003/04 season results, final
Which club faced Bayern Munich in the 2013 UEFA Champions League final? Medium

Answer: Borussia Dortmund

Bayern won the all-German final 2–1.

European Cup / UEFA Champions League final, 2012/13

Official source · 2012/13 season results, final
How many goals were scored before the shootout in the all-Italian 2003 UEFA Champions League final? Hard

Answer: 0

Milan and Juventus were level at 0–0 before Milan won on penalties.

European Cup / UEFA Champions League final, 2002/03

Official source · 2002/03 season results, final
Who did Borussia Dortmund beat in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final? Hard

Answer: Juventus

Dortmund beat Juventus 3–1 in Munich.

European Cup / UEFA Champions League final, 1996/97

Official source · 1996/97 season results, final
Which club lost 2–1 to Real Madrid in the 2002 UEFA Champions League final? Hard

Answer: Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen finished as runner-up in that season’s final.

European Cup / UEFA Champions League final, 2001/02

Official source · 2001/02 season results, final

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Soccer Trivia Questions

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  1. In standard association football, how many players can one team have on the field at once?
    1. 11
    2. 9
    3. 10
    4. 12
  2. How long is one standard half before the referee adds time for stoppages?
    1. 30 minutes
    2. 40 minutes
    3. 50 minutes
    4. 45 minutes
  3. A defender touches the ball last before it fully crosses their own goal line outside the goal. How does play restart?
    1. Throw-in
    2. Dropped ball
    3. Corner kick
    4. Goal kick
  4. How far is the penalty mark from the midpoint between the goalposts?
    1. 16.5 metres
    2. 11 metres
    3. 7.32 metres
    4. 9.15 metres
  5. What is the minimum number of players a team needs to start a standard match?
    1. 7
    2. 6
    3. 8
    4. 9
  6. What is the inside width of a standard full-size goal?
    1. 5.49 metres
    2. 6.10 metres
    3. 8.00 metres
    4. 7.32 metres
  7. What circumference range does IFAB specify for a standard match ball?
    1. 63–65 cm
    2. 73–75 cm
    3. 68–70 cm
    4. 58–60 cm
  8. What is the minimum height for a corner flagpost under the standard laws?
    1. 2 metres
    2. 1.5 metres
    3. 1 metre
    4. 1.25 metres
  9. A correctly taken corner kick goes straight into the kicker’s own goal. What restart is awarded?
    1. Corner kick to the opponents
    2. Kick-off
    3. Goal kick
    4. Dropped ball
  10. Which country hosted the inaugural men’s FIFA World Cup in 1930?
    1. Italy
    2. France
    3. Brazil
    4. Uruguay
  11. Which team won the 1966 men’s FIFA World Cup final at Wembley?
    1. Portugal
    2. Argentina
    3. England
    4. West Germany
  12. Which team won the men’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022?
    1. Morocco
    2. Argentina
    3. France
    4. Croatia
  13. Which team did France beat to win its first men’s World Cup in 1998?
    1. Brazil
    2. Italy
    3. Croatia
    4. Germany
  14. Who faced Spain in the 2010 men’s FIFA World Cup final?
    1. Germany
    2. Uruguay
    3. Portugal
    4. Netherlands
  15. Which countries co-hosted the 2002 men’s FIFA World Cup?
    1. South Korea and China
    2. Japan and Australia
    3. South Korea and Japan
    4. China and Japan
  16. Which team finished runner-up to West Germany at the 1954 men’s FIFA World Cup?
    1. Uruguay
    2. Hungary
    3. Austria
    4. Switzerland
  17. Which team did Brazil beat in the 1958 men’s FIFA World Cup final?
    1. Sweden
    2. France
    3. Czechoslovakia
    4. West Germany
  18. What was the penalty shootout score in the 1994 men’s FIFA World Cup final?
    1. Brazil 4–2 Italy
    2. Brazil 5–4 Italy
    3. Brazil 4–3 Italy
    4. Brazil 3–2 Italy
  19. Which team won the first FIFA Women’s World Cup, in 1991?
    1. Germany
    2. Sweden
    3. United States
    4. Norway
  20. Which nation won the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final against England?
    1. Australia
    2. Spain
    3. France
    4. Sweden
  21. Which team won the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup on penalties against the United States?
    1. Japan
    2. Germany
    3. Norway
    4. Brazil
  22. Who scored the only goal in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup final?
    1. Aitana Bonmatí
    2. Lauren Hemp
    3. Alessia Russo
    4. Olga Carmona
  23. Who scored three goals for the United States in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup final?
    1. Alex Morgan
    2. Abby Wambach
    3. Carli Lloyd
    4. Megan Rapinoe
  24. Which country won the 1995 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Sweden?
    1. United States
    2. Norway
    3. Germany
    4. Sweden
  25. Which team lost to Germany in the 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup final?
    1. Sweden
    2. Norway
    3. United States
    4. Canada
  26. How many teams took part in the inaugural 1991 FIFA Women’s World Cup?
    1. 8
    2. 16
    3. 24
    4. 12
  27. What was the score when Germany beat Brazil in the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup final?
    1. 2–1
    2. 3–0
    3. 2–0
    4. 1–0
  28. Which club defeated Milan on penalties in the 2005 UEFA Champions League final?
    1. Real Madrid
    2. Liverpool
    3. Chelsea
    4. Manchester United
  29. Which English club beat Bayern Munich on penalties in the 2012 UEFA Champions League final?
    1. Chelsea
    2. Liverpool
    3. Arsenal
    4. Manchester United
  30. Which English club beat Bayern Munich 2–1 to win the 1999 UEFA Champions League final?
    1. Liverpool
    2. Arsenal
    3. Chelsea
    4. Manchester United
  31. Who won the inaugural European Cup final in the 1955/56 season?
    1. Milan
    2. Hibernian
    3. Real Madrid
    4. Stade de Reims
  32. Who beat Monaco in the 2004 UEFA Champions League final?
    1. Deportivo La Coruña
    2. Porto
    3. Real Madrid
    4. Chelsea
  33. Which club faced Bayern Munich in the 2013 UEFA Champions League final?
    1. Borussia Dortmund
    2. Schalke 04
    3. Juventus
    4. Barcelona
  34. How many goals were scored before the shootout in the all-Italian 2003 UEFA Champions League final?
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 4
    4. 0
  35. Who did Borussia Dortmund beat in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final?
    1. Ajax
    2. Real Madrid
    3. Juventus
    4. Milan
  36. Which club lost 2–1 to Real Madrid in the 2002 UEFA Champions League final?
    1. Manchester United
    2. Bayer Leverkusen
    3. Bayern Munich
    4. Valencia

Soccer Trivia Answer Key

  1. 11
  2. 45 minutes
  3. Corner kick
  4. 11 metres
  5. 7
  6. 7.32 metres
  7. 68–70 cm
  8. 1.5 metres
  9. Corner kick to the opponents
  10. Uruguay
  11. England
  12. Argentina
  13. Brazil
  14. Netherlands
  15. South Korea and Japan
  16. Hungary
  17. Sweden
  18. Brazil 3–2 Italy
  19. United States
  20. Spain
  21. Japan
  22. Olga Carmona
  23. Carli Lloyd
  24. Norway
  25. Sweden
  26. 12
  27. 2–0
  28. Liverpool
  29. Chelsea
  30. Manchester United
  31. Real Madrid
  32. Porto
  33. Borussia Dortmund
  34. 0
  35. Juventus
  36. Bayer Leverkusen