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1
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What is the primary objective of football?

A

To score more goals than the opposing team.

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How many players are on the field for each team during a football match?

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11 players.

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True or False: A football match consists of two halves.

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True.

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What is the duration of a standard football match?

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90 minutes.

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Fill in the blank: The area where the goalkeeper can handle the ball is called the _____.

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penalty area.

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What is the term for a goal scored directly from a corner kick?

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Olympico.

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In which year was the first FIFA World Cup held?

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1930.

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What is the maximum number of substitutions allowed in a professional football match?

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Three substitutions (with additional allowances during extra time and in specific competitions).

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Who is known as the ‘Father of Football’?

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Walter Camp.

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True or False: A red card results in a player being sent off and their team playing with one less player.

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True.

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What is the name of the international governing body of football?

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FIFA.

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What is the offside rule in football?

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A player is in an offside position if they are nearer to the opponent’s goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent when the ball is played to them.

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What is the term for a penalty awarded for a foul committed inside the penalty area?

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Penalty kick.

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Which country won the first FIFA Women’s World Cup?

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United States.

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What is the primary role of a goalkeeper?

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To prevent the opposing team from scoring by saving shots on goal.

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Fill in the blank: A player who scores three goals in a single match is said to have scored a _____.

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hat-trick.

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What is the term for the area in front of the goal where attacking players can score?

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Penalty box.

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How many matches are played in a standard round-robin tournament with 4 teams?

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6 matches.

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What is the name of the prestigious club competition in European football?

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UEFA Champions League.

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True or False: The FIFA World Cup occurs every four years.

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True.

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What is the term for a player who is not in the starting lineup but can replace a player during the match?

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Substitute.

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Which country has won the most FIFA World Cups?

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Brazil.

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What is the term for a foul committed by a player that results in a free kick?

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Direct free kick.

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Fill in the blank: The position that typically leads the attack and scores goals is called a _____.

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forward.

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What is the name of the official who oversees the match?
Referee.
26
True or False: Extra time is played if the match ends in a draw during knockout stages.
True.
27
What does VAR stand for in football?
Video Assistant Referee.
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What is the term for a player who plays primarily in defense?
Defender.
29
Fill in the blank: The area where the game starts with a kick-off is called the _____.
center circle.
30
What is the name of the competition between national teams in Europe?
UEFA European Championship.
31
How many points are awarded for a win in most football leagues?
Three points.
32
What is the term for the act of kicking the ball to another player?
Pass.
33
True or False: A player can be offside if they receive the ball from a throw-in.
False.
34
What is the term for a match that ends with both teams scoring the same number of goals?
Draw.
35
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the FIFA World Cup?
FIFA World Cup Trophy.
36
Fill in the blank: The player who is responsible for taking penalty kicks is known as the _____.
penalty taker.
37
What is the term for a defensive strategy that involves crowding the opponent's attacking players?
Pressing.
38
How many players are on the field for each team during a 5-a-side match?
5 players.
39
What is the name for the area where the team benches are located?
Technical area.
40
True or False: The ball is out of play when it crosses the goal line.
True.
41
What is the term for when a player is injured and requires treatment on the field?
Stoppage time.
42
Fill in the blank: A player who is skilled at taking free kicks is often called a _____ specialist.
set-piece.
43
What is the name of the annual tournament for club teams in South America?
Copa Libertadores.
44
What is the term for a match that is played to determine the champion of a tournament?
Final.
45
How many referees are typically involved in a professional football match?
Three referees (one main referee and two assistant referees).
46
What is the term for a kick taken from the corner arc?
Corner kick.
47
True or False: A player can receive a yellow card for unsporting behavior.
True.
48
What is the role of a midfielder?
To link defense and attack, often controlling the flow of the game.
49
Fill in the blank: The FIFA Women's World Cup is held every ____ years.
four.
50
What is the term for a player who specializes in scoring goals?
Striker.
51
What is the name of the global football tournament held for youth teams?
FIFA U-20 World Cup.
52
True or False: The offside rule applies only in the attacking half of the field.
False.
53
What is the name of the competition for top club teams in Africa?
CAF Champions League.
54
Fill in the blank: A player who is sent off can be replaced by a _____.
substitute.
55
What is the term for the act of kicking the ball into the opponent's goal?
Scoring.
56
How many teams participate in the UEFA Champions League group stage?
32 teams.
57
What is the name of the final match in a knockout tournament?
Championship match.
58
True or False: Players must wear shin guards during a match.
True.
59
What is the term for a player who plays primarily in the backline?
Defender.
60
Fill in the blank: A football field is typically _____ yards long.
100 to 110.
61
What is the term for a kick awarded after a foul outside the penalty area?
Indirect free kick.
62
What is the name of the governing body for football in each country?
National Football Association.
63
True or False: The goalkeeper can use their hands anywhere on the field.
False.
64
What is the term for a player who is in the starting lineup?
Starter.
65
Fill in the blank: The FIFA World Cup is held every ____ years.
four.
66
What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the UEFA Champions League?
UEFA Champions League Trophy.
67
How many players are allowed on the bench during a professional match?
Usually 7 to 12 players, depending on the competition.
68
What is the term for a match that ends without a winner?
Draw.
69
True or False: A player can be booked twice in a match and receive a red card.
True.
70
What is the term for a kick taken after a foul by the opposing team?
Free kick.
71
Fill in the blank: The area behind the goal is known as the _____.
goal line.
72
What is the name of the prestigious football tournament held in South America?
Copa America.
73
How many yellow cards result in a one-match suspension?
Two yellow cards in the same tournament.
74
What is the term for a player who is the last line of defense?
Goalkeeper.
75
True or False: Only the goalkeeper can handle the ball in the penalty area.
True.

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