Football Flashcards
What is the maximum number of players allowed on a football team during a match?
11 players
True or False: A football match lasts for 90 minutes.
True
Fill in the blank: The ___ is the area where the goalkeeper can handle the ball.
penalty area
Which country won the FIFA World Cup in 2018?
France
What is the term for when a player is in an offside position?
Offside
Name the governing body of football worldwide.
FIFA
What is a ‘hat-trick’ in football?
Scoring three goals in a single game
True or False: The size of a football pitch can vary.
True
What is the main objective of a football game?
To score more goals than the opponent
Fill in the blank: The ____ is awarded for a foul committed in the penalty area.
penalty kick
Which player is known as the ‘King of Football’?
Pelé
What does VAR stand for in football?
Video Assistant Referee
How many yellow cards result in a suspension from the next match?
Two yellow cards
What is the duration of each half in a standard football match?
45 minutes
Who is the all-time top scorer in the UEFA Champions League?
Cristiano Ronaldo
True or False: A player can be substituted an unlimited number of times.
False
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the FIFA World Cup winner?
FIFA World Cup Trophy
Which country hosted the first FIFA World Cup?
Uruguay
Fill in the blank: The ____ is the part of the field where the match starts.
center circle
What is the primary role of a goalkeeper?
To prevent the ball from entering the goal
What is an own goal?
When a player accidentally scores in their own team’s goal
How many teams participate in the FIFA World Cup?
32 teams
What is the term for a player who scores a goal from outside the penalty area?
Long-range goal
True or False: The offside rule applies only to attacking players.
True
