The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : What is the regulation duration of a football half-time?
Possible answers:
- 45 minutes
- 50 minutes
- 60 minutes
- 90 minutes
Explanation: A football match consists of two 45-minute halves, totaling 90 minutes (excluding stoppage time).
Question 2 : What does a red card mean in football?
Possible answers:
- Immediate expulsion of the player
- A suspension for the next match
- A simple warning
- A penalty awarded
Explanation: A red card means immediate expulsion. The player must leave the pitch and cannot be replaced, leaving their team with 10 players.
Question 3 : From what distance is a penalty kick taken?
Possible answers:
- 7 metres
- 8 metres
- 9 metres
- 11 metres
Explanation: The penalty spot is 11 meters (about 12 yards) from the center of the goal line.
Question 4 : When is a player in an offside position?
Possible answers:
- When the ball goes out of bounds
- When in front of the second-to-last defender at the moment of the pass
- When he brings down an opponent
- When he touches the ball with his hand
Explanation: A player is offside if they are closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball AND the second-to-last defender when the ball is passed to them.
Question 5 : What are the official dimensions of a football goal?
Possible answers:
- 6 m x 2 m
- 7 m x 2,5 m
- 7,32 m x 2,44 m
- 8 m x 3 m
Explanation: A football goal measures 7.32 meters wide (8 yards) and 2.44 meters high (8 feet), according to FIFA rules.
Question 6 : How many substitutions are allowed per team in an official football match?
Possible answers:
- 2 substitutions
- 3 substitutions
- 5 substitutions
- Unlimited
Explanation: Traditionally 3 substitutions were allowed, but since 2020 FIFA extended this to 5 substitutions per match, with 3 substitution windows (plus half-time).
Question 7 : What does a yellow card mean in football?
Possible answers:
- The player's expulsion
- A warning
- A penalty for the opposing team
- A direct free kick
Explanation: A yellow card is a warning. Two yellow cards in the same match result in a red card and thus expulsion.
Question 8 : What is the name of the area in front of the goal where the goalkeeper can handle the ball?
Possible answers:
- The touchline
- The center circle
- The goal area
- The penalty area
Explanation: The penalty area (or "18-yard box") is the rectangular zone in front of each goal. Defensive fouls in this zone are penalized with a penalty kick.
Question 9 : What is the duration of extra time in case of a draw in a knockout match?
Possible answers:
- 30 minutes
- 40 minutes
- 45 minutes
- 60 minutes
Explanation: Extra time lasts 30 minutes total, split into two 15-minute periods. If still tied, the match goes to a penalty shootout.
Question 10 : How many players make up a football team on the field?
Possible answers:
- 9
- 11
- 13
- 15
Explanation: A football team has 11 players on the pitch, including one goalkeeper.
