Soccer Quiz
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This soccer quiz has 15 questions about the world's most popular sport, from the basic rules every fan knows to World Cup history that catches out even seasoned supporters. It is the same game many countries call football, so the questions cover the laws of the game, famous clubs and stadiums, and the biggest tournaments for both men and women.
The soccer quiz questions start easy, with team sizes, cards and match length, then move into soccer trivia on World Cup hosts and winners, the Premier League and the Champions League, before finishing with harder ones on the 1966 final, the first Women's World Cup and the exact distance of the penalty spot. Each answer has a short explanation, so you learn the story behind the fact, not just the fact.
It suits teenagers and adults, from casual viewers to Sunday-league players. Use it to warm up before a big match, as a round at a quiz night, or with students who love the game. If you want soccer trivia questions to read out to a group, the answers section below lists all 15 with the correct answers. If you prefer guessing players from clues, try the player quizzes in the related links.
Fun fact: Brazil is the only country to have played at every men's World Cup since the first one in 1930, and it has won the trophy five times.
Soccer questions with answers
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How many players does each team have on the pitch at the start of a soccer match, including the goalkeeper?
Photo: Mike Pennington, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Ten
- Eleven
- Nine
- Twelve
Answer: Eleven. Each side starts with eleven players. If a team drops below seven, through red cards or injuries, the match is abandoned.
What colour card does a referee show to send a player off?
- Yellow
- Blue
- Red
- Green
Answer: Red. A red card means the player must leave the field and cannot be replaced. Two yellow cards in one match also add up to a red.
What is it called when one player scores three goals in a single match?
- Hat-trick
- Treble
- Triple crown
- Full house
Answer: Hat-trick. The term comes from 19th-century cricket, where a bowler who took three wickets in three balls was sometimes given a hat.
How long is a regular soccer match, not counting stoppage time or extra time?
- 60 minutes
- 80 minutes
- 100 minutes
- 90 minutes
Answer: 90 minutes. A match is two halves of 45 minutes. The referee adds stoppage time at the end of each half for injuries, substitutions and other delays.
Which country won the very first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Uruguay
- Italy
Answer: Uruguay. Uruguay hosted the first World Cup and beat neighbours Argentina 4-2 in the final in Montevideo.
Which club plays its home matches at the Camp Nou?
- Real Madrid
- Barcelona
- Atletico Madrid
- Valencia
Answer: Barcelona. Barcelona's Camp Nou opened in 1957 and has long been the biggest football stadium in Europe. Real Madrid play at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Which country hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the first played in the Middle East?
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Egypt
- Qatar
Answer: Qatar. Qatar 2022 was also the first men's World Cup held in November and December, to avoid the desert summer heat.
Which country won the 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002 World Cups?
- Brazil
- Germany
- Italy
- Argentina
Answer: Brazil. Brazil's five titles are the most by any nation. They are also the only team to have played at every World Cup.
In 2010 Spain won the World Cup for the first time. Which country hosted that tournament?
- Germany
- South Africa
- Brazil
- Japan
Answer: South Africa. It was the first World Cup held in Africa. Andres Iniesta scored the winner against the Netherlands in extra time.
What does VAR stand for in soccer?
- Video Assisted Replay
- Visual Action Review
- Video Assistant Referee
- Verified Angle Replay
Answer: Video Assistant Referee. The Video Assistant Referee checks goals, penalties, red cards and mistaken identity. It was first used at a men's World Cup in 2018.
The English Premier League played its first season in which year?
- 1992
- 1888
- 1966
- 2000
Answer: 1992. The Premier League kicked off in August 1992 when the top clubs broke away from the Football League, which itself dates back to 1888.
Which club has won the European Cup, now the Champions League, more times than any other?
- AC Milan
- Liverpool
- Bayern Munich
- Real Madrid
Answer: Real Madrid. Real Madrid won the first five European Cups from 1956 to 1960 and have added many more since. AC Milan are second on the list.
Which England striker scored a hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final?
Photo: Richard Humphrey, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Bobby Charlton
- Jimmy Greaves
- Geoff Hurst
- Roger Hunt
Answer: Geoff Hurst. Geoff Hurst's three goals beat West Germany 4-2 at Wembley. Kylian Mbappe matched the feat in the 2022 final.
Which country won the first FIFA Women's World Cup in 1991?
Photo: مانفی (Monfie), CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons - Norway
- Germany
- China
- United States
Answer: United States. The United States beat Norway 2-1 in the final in China. They have won the Women's World Cup four times in total.
How far is the penalty spot from the goal line?
Photo: Markbarnes, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons - 12 yards
- 10 yards
- 18 yards
- 6 yards
Answer: 12 yards. The penalty mark is 12 yards (11 m) from the goal line. The 18-yard line marks the edge of the penalty area, and 6 yards the goal area.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Soccer questions with answers?
Every question and answer is on this page. Play the soccer quiz to see each answer with a short explanation, or open the answers section below to read all 15 soccer quiz questions and answers in one place.
How many questions are in this Soccer quiz?
There are 15 questions, arranged from easy to hard, and most players finish in three to five minutes. They cover rules, clubs, stadiums, the World Cup and the Women's World Cup.
Can I play the Soccer quiz online for free without signing up?
Yes. The quiz is free and needs no login. Press start, answer the 15 questions, and your score appears instantly so you can share it and compare with friends.
Is soccer the same as football?
Yes. Soccer is the name used mainly in the United States, Canada and Australia for the sport most of the world calls football. The word comes from 'association football', the full name of the game.