20+ General Knowledge Quiz on Football 2023

Question 1: Which country is considered the birthplace of modern football? a) Brazil b) England c) Germany d) Argentina

Answer: b) England

Question 2: How many players are there on a standard football team? a) 9 b) 10 c) 11 d) 12

Answer: c) 11

Question 3: In football, what is the maximum number of substitutions a team can make during a match? a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5

Answer: d) 5

Question 4: Which player is often referred to as “The King” and is known for his extraordinary skills and dribbling ability? a) Lionel Messi b) Cristiano Ronaldo c) Neymar d) Andres Iniesta

Answer: a) Lionel Messi

Question 5: In what year is the FIFA World Cup scheduled to be held next after 2022? a) 2026 b) 2024 c) 2028 d) 2030

Answer: a) 2026

Question 6: Which international football tournament is known as the “Copa America”? a) African Cup of Nations b) UEFA European Championship c) AFC Asian Cup d) South American Championship

Answer: d) South American Championship

Question 7: Which football club is known as “The Red Devils”? a) Real Madrid b) Barcelona c) Manchester United d) Liverpool

Answer: c) Manchester United

Question 8: Which football tournament is held between the top European club teams? a) Copa Libertadores b) UEFA Champions League c) CONCACAF Gold Cup d) AFC Champions League

Answer: b) UEFA Champions League

Question 9: What is the name of the famous football stadium located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? a) Camp Nou b) Wembley Stadium c) Maracanã Stadium d) Old Trafford

Answer: c) Maracanã Stadium

Question 10: The FIFA Women’s World Cup is held every how many years? a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 d) 5

Answer: c) 4

Question 11: Which player holds the record for the most goals scored in international men’s football? a) Cristiano Ronaldo b) Lionel Messi c) Pele d) Miroslav Klose

Answer: a) Cristiano Ronaldo

Question 12: Who won the FIFA World Cup in 2018? a) Germany b) Brazil c) France d) Italy

Answer: c) France

Question 13: The Ballon d’Or award is given to the best football player in the world. In which year was it first awarded? a) 1956 b) 1970 c) 1982 d) 1990

Answer: a) 1956

Question 14: Which position does a goalkeeper play on the football field? a) Forward b) Midfielder c) Defender d) Goalkeeper

Answer: d) Goalkeeper

Question 15: Which major international football tournament was scheduled to take place in 2020 but was postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic? a) Copa America b) UEFA European Championship c) Africa Cup of Nations d) CONCACAF Gold Cup

Answer: b) UEFA European Championship

Question 16: What is the name of the official ball used in the FIFA World Cup tournaments? a) Tango b) Telstar c) Brazuca d) Jabulani

Answer: b) Telstar

Question 17: Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles? a) Brazil b) Germany c) Italy d) Argentina

Answer: a) Brazil

Question 18: Which international football tournament features national teams from North, Central America, and the Caribbean? a) Copa America b) UEFA European Championship c) Africa Cup of Nations d) CONCACAF Gold Cup

Answer: d) CONCACAF Gold Cup

Question 19: In football, a “hat-trick” refers to: a) Scoring three goals in a match b) Performing three tricks with the ball c) Making three assists in a match d) Receiving three yellow cards in a match

Answer: a) Scoring three goals in a match

Question 20: Who is known as the “Fenomeno” and is considered one of the greatest Brazilian footballers of all time? a) Ronaldinho b) Pelé c) Ronaldo d) Zinedine Zidane

Answer: c) Ronaldo