Soccer Game: Basic Quiz Questions!

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Soccer is the most popular game in the U. S, often called football in most of the world, played between two teams of eleven players on a large grass field. The main focus of the game is to get the soccer ball into the opposing team's goal. The players can use only a kick, knee, or head to score a goal. Take this quiz to test your knowledge about the basic rules of Soccer games and the World Cup.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    How many players are supposed to be on the game pitch during an official soccer game?

    • A.

      20

    • B.

      18

    • C.

      22

    • D.

      24

    • E.

      16

    Correct Answer
    C. 22
    Explanation
    In an official soccer game, there are supposed to be 22 players on the game pitch. This is because each team consists of 11 players, including a goalkeeper, and they compete against each other. Having 22 players ensures a fair and balanced match, allowing for strategic gameplay and teamwork between both teams.

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  • 2. 

    How many substitutions per team are allowed in an official soccer game?

    • A.

      5

    • B.

      1

    • C.

      2

    • D.

      3

    • E.

      4

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    As of the most recent rules and common practices in official soccer games, teams are typically allowed to make up to 5 substitutions during a match. This adjustment from the traditional 3 substitutions was initially adopted temporarily by IFAB (International Football Association Board) to manage player workload due to the condensed schedules caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many major leagues and tournaments have since adopted this rule permanently.

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  • 3. 

    How many referees are assigned for an official soccer game?

    • A.

      5

    • B.

      1

    • C.

      4

    • D.

      3

    • E.

      2

    Correct Answer
    C. 4
    Explanation
    In an official soccer game, four referees are typically assigned. These referees include one main referee who is responsible for making the final decisions, such as awarding penalties or issuing red cards, and three assistant referees who assist the main referee by signaling for offside, throw-ins, or fouls. The presence of multiple referees helps ensure fair play and accurate decision-making during the game.

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  • 4. 

    If the last Fifa World Cup was organized in 2006, when will the next one take place?

    • A.

      2011

    • B.

      2008

    • C.

      2010

    • D.

      2009

    • E.

      2012

    Correct Answer
    C. 2010
    Explanation
    The next FIFA World Cup will take place in 2010 because the World Cup is held every four years. Since the last World Cup was organized in 2006, the next one will be held in 2010, following the four-year cycle.

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  • 5. 

    What is the name of the chairman of Fifa? (international federation of football associations)

    • A.

      Senes Erzik

    • B.

      Franz Beckenbauer

    • C.

      Sepp Blatter

    • D.

      Diego Maradona

    • E.

      Michel Platini

    Correct Answer
    C. Sepp Blatter
    Explanation
    Sepp Blatter is the correct answer because he served as the chairman of FIFA, the international federation of football associations. Blatter held this position from 1998 to 2015, making him one of the longest-serving presidents in FIFA's history. He was involved in various controversial incidents during his tenure, including allegations of corruption within the organization. However, it is important to note that Blatter was banned from all football-related activities by FIFA's ethics committee in 2015 due to these corruption charges.

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  • 6. 

    In which country will the next world cup take place?

    • A.

      Turkey & Greece

    • B.

      Austria & Switzerland

    • C.

      Australia

    • D.

      South Africa

    • E.

      Germany

    Correct Answer
    D. South Africa
    Explanation
    The next world cup will take place in South Africa.

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  • 7. 

    As of today which country has won the most world cup champion title?

    • A.

      Germany

    • B.

      France

    • C.

      Brasil

    • D.

      Argentina

    • E.

      Italy

    Correct Answer
    C. Brasil
    Explanation
    Brasil is the correct answer because they have won the most World Cup champion titles. They have won the tournament a record five times, in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002. This makes them the most successful national team in the history of the World Cup.

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  • 8. 

    Which country won the first World Cup in 1930 that was organized in Uruguay?

    • A.

      Brasil

    • B.

      Hungary

    • C.

      Germany

    • D.

      Uruguay

    • E.

      Yugoslavia

    Correct Answer
    D. Uruguay
    Explanation
    Uruguay won the first World Cup in 1930, which was organized in their own country.

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  • 9. 

    Who made the pass to Gotze to make the goal in World Cup 2014?

    • A.

      Sammy Khedira

    • B.

      Andre Schurle

    • C.

      Bastian Schwiensteiger

    • D.

      None, some other German player

    Correct Answer
    A. Sammy Khedira
    Explanation
    Sammy Khedira made the pass to Gotze to make the goal in World Cup 2014.

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  • 10. 

    Who scored the most goals in World Cup 2014?

    • A.

      Robin Van Persie

    • B.

      James Rodriguez

    • C.

      Wayne Rooney

    • D.

      Diego Maradona

    Correct Answer
    B. James Rodriguez
    Explanation
    James Rodriguez scored the most goals in the World Cup 2014. He was the top scorer of the tournament, scoring a total of 6 goals for Colombia. His impressive performance earned him the Golden Boot award.

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