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Soccer quiz

Two quizzes, 20 questions, two levels. Every answer is explained as you play.

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  1. In a regulation soccer match, how many players make up each team, including the goalkeeper?11A regulation soccer team fields 11 players: one goalkeeper and ten outfield players (Britannica).
  2. Which three countries jointly hosted the 2026 FIFA World Cup?United States, Canada, and MexicoThe 2026 World Cup was the first men's tournament jointly hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico (Britannica).
  3. In regulation soccer, which position is the only one allowed to touch the ball with the hands inside the penalty area?goalkeeperOnly the goalkeeper may use hands or arms, and only within their own penalty area (Britannica).
  4. As of 2026, which country has won the most men's FIFA World Cup titles, with five championships?BrazilBrazil has won five World Cups—1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002—more than any other nation as of 2026 (Britannica).
  5. Which country defeated Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey?SpainSpain beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time on July 19, 2026, claiming its second World Cup title (Britannica).
  6. Which Brazilian club did Pelé join in 1956 to begin his professional soccer career?SantosPelé began his professional career with Santos Football Club in 1956 (Britannica).
  7. Which country did the United States defeat in the final to win the first-ever FIFA Women's World Cup in 1991?NorwayThe U.S. beat Norway 2–1 in the final to capture the inaugural Women's World Cup in 1991 (Britannica).
  8. In what year did women's soccer make its Olympic debut, with the United States winning gold led by Mia Hamm?1996Women's soccer debuted at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, where the U.S. team led by Mia Hamm won gold (Smithsonian Institution).
  9. In what year was Real Madrid founded as Madrid Football Club?1902Real Madrid was founded in 1902, later receiving the 'Real' title from King Alfonso XIII in 1920 (Britannica).
  10. Which Swiss businessman founded FC Barcelona in 1899?Joan GamperFC Barcelona was founded in 1899 by Swiss businessman Joan Gamper (Britannica).
  11. In which city was FIFA founded by seven European countries in 1904?ParisSeven European nations founded FIFA in Paris in 1904, according to Britannica.
  12. Which country won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, beating Argentina 4–2 in the final?UruguayHosts Uruguay won the inaugural 1930 World Cup, beating Argentina 4–2 in the final in Montevideo on July 30, 1930.
  13. Which team did Brazil beat in a penalty shootout in the 1994 World Cup final at the Rose Bowl, the first final decided that way?ItalyThe 1994 final ended 0–0 after extra time, and Brazil beat Italy 3–2 on penalties, according to Britannica.
  14. As of the end of the 2026 World Cup, which player holds the men's World Cup record for most goals in a single tournament, with 13 in 1958?Just FontaineFrance's Just Fontaine scored 13 goals in six matches at the 1958 World Cup. The record still stands after the 2026 tournament, where the closest challenger, Kylian Mbappé, finished with 10.
  15. Which German captained West Germany to the 1974 World Cup title and later coached the team to the 1990 title?Franz BeckenbauerFranz Beckenbauer captained West Germany to the 1974 World Cup and coached the team to the 1990 title. He was the first person to win the tournament as both captain and coach.
  16. Which star was ejected from the 2006 World Cup final for headbutting an opponent yet still won the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player?Zinedine ZidaneZinedine Zidane was sent off in the 2006 final for a headbutt but was still awarded the Golden Ball, per Britannica.
  17. Which country won its first Olympic men's soccer gold medal in 2012, beating Brazil 2–1 at Wembley Stadium?MexicoMexico beat Brazil 2–1 in the 2012 London Olympic final at Wembley Stadium, with Oribe Peralta scoring both goals, to win its first Olympic men's soccer gold medal.
  18. In January 2007, which MLS club announced it had signed David Beckham, who was then playing for Real Madrid?Los Angeles GalaxyIn January 2007 the Los Angeles Galaxy announced a five-year deal, reported at $250 million, for David Beckham. He finished the season with Real Madrid and joined the Galaxy in the summer of 2007.
  19. In what year did Major League Soccer begin play, as an outgrowth of the U.S. bid to host the 1994 World Cup?1996MLS began play in 1996 as part of the legacy of the U.S. hosting the 1994 World Cup, according to Britannica.
  20. Which English forward won the first Ballon d'Or, soccer's leading individual honor, in 1956?Stanley MatthewsStanley Matthews received the inaugural Ballon d'Or in 1956, according to Britannica.

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About the soccer quiz

The word "soccer" is itself a piece of trivia: in the 1880s, Oxford University students shortened "association football" to "assoccer," then "soccer," to separate it from "rugger," or rugby football. The term began in Britain but became the standard American English name for the game, even as the sport there later settled into simply "football." That split in vocabulary, plus details like the offside law's rewrite in 1925 to its modern two-defender standard, make for some of the trickier questions here.

The 2 quizzes on this page cover 20 questions drawn from the sport's rules, its World Cup history, and the careers of players like Pelé, Diego Maradona, and Mia Hamm. The easy level sticks to basics such as team size and the goalkeeper's hands rule; the medium level moves into World Cup winners and famous moments like the 1986 "Hand of God" goal; the hard level digs into scoring records, Ballon d'Or counts, and the details of the 2026 tournament hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Frequently asked questions

What does the soccer quiz on this page cover?

The quiz covers soccer's own rulebook and record book, not generic sports trivia: questions touch laws such as the two-yellow-card ejection, World Cup history from the first tournament in 1930 to Spain's 2026 title, and the careers of players like Pelé, Diego Maradona, and Mia Hamm. It stays focused on the global game rather than any single club or league.

How should I use the easy, medium, and hard soccer quizzes?

The easy level sticks to the visible parts of the game, like the goalkeeper's hands rule and the two-yellow-card ejection. The medium level moves into World Cup winners and famous moments such as Maradona's 1986 'Hand of God' goal. The hard level turns to records and statistics, including scoring marks from past tournaments and details of the 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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