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Year 2 World Cup Football Quiz

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Year 2
English

Year 2 World Cup Football Quiz

World Cup Football Quiz

Multiple Choice Questions

Select the best answer for each question.
  1. How often does the FIFA World Cup happen? (A) Every 4 years (B) Every 2 years (C) Every year (D) Every 10 years
  1. Which country has won the World Cup the most times? (A) England (B) Brazil (C) France (D) Spain
  1. What is the World Cup trophy made of? (A) Silver (B) Plastic (C) Wood (D) Gold
  1. Who won the last World Cup in 2022? (A) Argentina (B) Portugal (C) Germany (D) Italy
  1. How many players from one team are on the pitch at the start of a match? (A) 5 (B) 2 (C) 11 (D) 20
  1. Who is the only player allowed to use their hands to catch the ball? (A) The Striker (B) The Referee (C) The Goalkeeper (D) The Captain
  1. What do players wear under their socks to protect their legs? (A) Kneepads (B) Shin pads (C) Bandages (D) Stickers
  1. What are the bumps on the bottom of football boots called? (A) Spikes (B) Pins (C) Buttons (D) Studs
  1. What is it called when the ball goes into the big net? (A) A point (B) A home run (C) A goal (D) A basket
  1. How many countries will host the next World Cup in 2026? (A) Three (B) One (C) Two (D) Five
  1. Which of these countries is NOT hosting the 2026 World Cup? (A) Canada (B) Mexico (C) USA (D) England
  1. What was the name of the football used in 2022? (A) Al Rihla (B) The Comet (C) Star Ball (D) Super Kick
  1. How long does a full World Cup match usually last? (A) 10 minutes (B) 90 minutes (C) 30 minutes (D) 60 minutes
  1. What color shirts are the Brazil team famous for wearing? (A) Red (B) Yellow (C) Blue (D) Green
  1. Who was the captain of the winning Argentina team in 2022? (A) Cristiano Ronaldo (B) Neymar (C) Harry Kane (D) Lionel Messi
  1. What part of your body are you NOT allowed to use to move the ball? (A) Head (B) Feet (C) Hands (D) Chest
  1. What do we call the short break in the middle of a match? (A) Half-time (B) Snack time (C) Nap time (D) Game over
  1. How many teams will play in the 2026 World Cup? (A) 4 (B) 10 (C) 32 (D) 48
  1. What does the World Cup trophy look like? (A) A giant cup (B) Two people holding up the Earth (C) A golden football (D) A star
  1. Why do players wear special boots? (A) To look cool (B) To keep their feet warm (C) To help them run on grass without slipping (D) To make them jump higher

Fill in the Blank Questions

Complete the sentences below with the correct word.
  1. The World Cup is a giant competition for the sport of ______.
  1. The most successful team, Brazil, has won the trophy ______ times.
  1. The goalkeeper wears special ______ to help catch the ball.
  1. A match is split into two ______ with a break in the middle.
  1. Players use their ______ to kick the ball.
  1. The next World Cup will take place in the year ______.
  1. When a player throws the ball back from the sideline, it is called a ______-in.
  1. The World Cup trophy is made of solid ______.
  1. There are ______ players in total on the pitch during a game when you count both teams together.
  1. The 2022 World Cup winner was ______.
  1. The bumps on football boots are called ______ or cleats.
  1. Each goal scored is worth ______ point.
  1. The 2026 World Cup will be in Canada, Mexico, and the ______.
  1. Players wear ______ pads to keep their shins safe.
  1. The person who makes sure everyone follows the rules is called the ______.

Short Answer Questions

Answer the following questions in one or two sentences.
  1. How many years do we have to wait between each World Cup?
  1. Which famous player led Argentina to victory in 2022?
  1. What is the special prize that the winning team gets to hold?
  1. Can a regular player (not the goalkeeper) touch the ball with their arm?
  1. Name one of the three countries hosting the World Cup in 2026.
  1. What is the total number of players from one team on the field at once?
  1. What do players wear on their feet to play football?
  1. What is the name for the break between the first and second half of the game?
  1. How many times has Brazil won the World Cup?
  1. What is the main goal of the game?
  1. Why do players wear shin pads?
  1. How many minutes is a full match?
  1. What was the 2022 match ball called?
  1. Which country is famous for wearing yellow shirts?
  1. Who is the only person on the team allowed to catch the ball with their hands?