Soccer Rules Quiz: 20 Questions to Test Your Knowledge
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Soccer Rules Quiz: 20 Questions to Test Your Knowledge
Test your knowledge of the world's most popular sport with this quiz that breaks down the essential rules of soccer. Whether you're a seasoned fan or just starting to follow the game, you'll explore how matches are structured, key restarts, and the specific roles of players and referees.
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QUESTIONS IN THIS QUIZ
How long is a standard professional soccer match (excluding extra time)?
- 45 minutes
- 60 minutes
- 90 minutes
- 120 minutes
How many players does each team field in a standard soccer match?
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
Which restart occurs if the ball crosses the touchline?
- Corner kick
- Goal kick
- Drop ball
- Throw‑in
From which restart can a goal be scored directly without another player touching the ball?
- Indirect free‑kick
- Throw‑in
- Kick‑off
What is awarded to the defending team if an attacking player is the last to touch the ball before it crosses their goal line without scoring?
- Corner kick
- Goal kick
- Throw‑in
- Penalty kick
A goal may be scored directly from an indirect free‑kick.
- True
- False
Which restart is used after a defender last touches the ball before it crosses the goal line (and no goal is scored)?
- Goal kick
- Throw‑in
- Indirect free‑kick
- Corner kick
How long may the goalkeeper hold the ball with their hands?
- 4 seconds
- 6 seconds
- 8 seconds
- No limit
What defines being in an offside position?
- Ahead of both the ball and second-last opponent in opponents' half
- Closer to own goal line than the ball
- In your own half
- Behind the ball and two opponents
The goalkeeper may pick up a throw‑in from a teammate inside their penalty area.
- True
- False
What is the minimum number of players a team must have on the field for a match to continue?
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
If the thrower touches the ball a second time before another player does, an indirect free‑kick is awarded.
- True
- False
What happens if the ball touches the referee and leads directly to a goal?
- A throw-in is given
- Play is stopped and a dropped ball is awarded
- A goal kick is given
- The goal counts
What color card does a referee show to send a player off the field for serious misconduct?
- Yellow
- Green
- Blue
- Red
Which action results in a yellow card being shown by the referee?
- Scoring a goal
- Winning a header
- Unsporting behavior
- Being offside
What action restarts play after the ball crosses the touchline?
- Throw-in
- Corner kick
- Goal kick
- Dropped ball
What is the signal for a substitution in a soccer match?
- The referee raises both arms overhead
- Fourth official holds up a numbered board
- Coach waves a flag
- A whistle is blown twice
What is the distance from the penalty mark to the goal line?
- 5.5 meters (6 yards)
- 7.32 meters (8 yards)
- 9.15 meters (10 yards)
- 11 meters (12 yards)
What happens if a substitute enters the field of play without the referee’s permission?
- The substitute is cautioned with a yellow card
- The substitute is sent off with a red card
- A penalty kick is awarded to the opponents
- Play continues without interruption
How many assistant referees are typically appointed for a standard professional soccer match?
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
Soccer Rules Quiz: 20 Questions to Test Your Knowledge
