Question 1 of 20Rules
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A goalless first international, a dog that rescued the World Cup and a club that played at Anfield before Liverpool even existed: football's history is full of great stories. These 20 questions cover World Cups, famous clubs, legendary players and the laws of the game. Kick off, keep score, then see if your mates can beat you.
A free quiz from Megan Moran, author of The Ultimate Football Quiz Book.
Question 2 of 20Origins
The first official international match, played in Glasgow in 1872, was Scotland v England. What was the score?
Question 3 of 20World Cup
Which country hosted the 1966 World Cup and won it?
Question 4 of 20World Cup
Which nation hosted and won the first FIFA World Cup, in 1930?
Question 5 of 20Legends
Which player scored the infamous 'Hand of God' goal against England at the 1986 World Cup?
Question 6 of 20Clubs
Which club became the first British side to win the European Cup, in 1967?
Question 7 of 20Clubs
Which Italian club is nicknamed 'La Vecchia Signora', the Old Lady?
Question 8 of 20Rules
What colour card does a referee show to send a player off?
Question 9 of 20Origins
In which year was the penalty kick added to the Laws of the Game?
Question 10 of 20Rules
How wide is a full-size football goal?
Question 11 of 20World Cup
Who scored a hat-trick for England in the 1966 World Cup final?
Question 12 of 20Origins
In which year was the Football Association founded in London?
Question 13 of 20International
Which nation shocked Europe by winning Euro 2004 in Portugal?
Question 14 of 20Stadiums
Before Liverpool FC existed, which club played its home games at Anfield?
Question 15 of 20Legends
Which player won the World Cup in 1958, 1962 and 1970?
Question 16 of 20Rules
A player cannot be penalised for offside when receiving the ball directly from which of these?
Question 17 of 20Clubs
Which club won the first European Cup, in 1956?
Question 18 of 20World Cup
When the World Cup trophy was stolen in England in 1966, a dog found it a week later. What was the dog called?
Question 19 of 20World Cup
Which country won the 2014 World Cup in Brazil?
Question 20 of 20Rules
How long does a standard adult match last, not counting stoppage time or extra time?
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- How many players does each team have on the pitch at the start of a standard match? 11
- The first official international match, played in Glasgow in 1872, was Scotland v England. What was the score? 0–0
- Which country hosted the 1966 World Cup and won it? England
- Which nation hosted and won the first FIFA World Cup, in 1930? Uruguay
- Which player scored the infamous 'Hand of God' goal against England at the 1986 World Cup? Diego Maradona
- Which club became the first British side to win the European Cup, in 1967? Celtic
- Which Italian club is nicknamed 'La Vecchia Signora', the Old Lady? Juventus
- What colour card does a referee show to send a player off? Red
- In which year was the penalty kick added to the Laws of the Game? 1891
- How wide is a full-size football goal? 8 yards (7.32 m)
- Who scored a hat-trick for England in the 1966 World Cup final? Geoff Hurst
- In which year was the Football Association founded in London? 1863
- Which nation shocked Europe by winning Euro 2004 in Portugal? Greece
- Before Liverpool FC existed, which club played its home games at Anfield? Everton
- Which player won the World Cup in 1958, 1962 and 1970? Pelé
- A player cannot be penalised for offside when receiving the ball directly from which of these? A throw-in
- Which club won the first European Cup, in 1956? Real Madrid
- When the World Cup trophy was stolen in England in 1966, a dog found it a week later. What was the dog called? Pickles
- Which country won the 2014 World Cup in Brazil? Germany
- How long does a standard adult match last, not counting stoppage time or extra time? 90 minutes