Football quizzes

World Cup, leagues, players

The Football theme follows a sport played on every continent, from the codification of its rules in England in the nineteenth century to today's major competitions: the World Cup, the Champions League, the European Championship, the Copa América and domestic leagues. You will meet legends such as Pelé, Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane, historic clubs, famous stadiums and tactical ideas like the offside rule, penalty shootouts or the 4-4-2 formation.

Free to play, the Football quizzes run through five levels from very easy to expert, and every answer comes with an explanation so that each mistake turns into something learned. They work as well for lifelong fans as for casual viewers.

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Frequently asked questions about Football

What is the offside rule in football?

A player is in an offside position if, when a teammate plays the ball to them, they are in the opponents' half and closer to the goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent (the goalkeeper counts). They are penalised only if they then take part in play. There is no offside from a throw-in, a goal kick or a corner.

When and where was the first football World Cup held?

The first football World Cup took place in 1930 in Uruguay, the host nation. Thirteen teams took part and Uruguay won the title by beating Argentina 4-2 in the final.

How long does a football match last?

A football match lasts 90 minutes, split into two halves of 45 minutes, plus stoppage time added by the referee. In some knockout competitions, if the score is level, two periods of extra time of 15 minutes are played, followed by a penalty shootout.