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Football Rules Quiz
Football rules: Question 1
What is the penalty for a direct red card in the World Cup?
a.
b.
the
c.
One game suspension that can be extended by the FIFA’s disciplinary committee
FIFA’s disciplinary committee check the videos of the player’s foul and decides the longer of
suspension
The player will be automatically banned for two games
Football rules: Question 2
What is the minimum number of players per team that FIFA allows during a
football game?
a. There is no minimum number of players required by the official football rules
b. 6 players
c. 7 players
d. 8 players
Football rules: Question 3
What is the distance between the penalty mark and the goal?
a. 9 yards (8.23 meters)
b. 10 yards (9.14 meters)
c. 11 yards (10.06 meters)
d. 12 yards (10.97 meters)
Football rules: Question 4
What happens if the goalkeeper handles the ball directly after the throw-in of
a teammate?
a. The goalkeeper receives a yellow card and the throw-in is given to the opposite team
b. The game continues, there is no violation
c. An indirect free-kick is given to the opponents from the point where he handles the ball
Football rules: Question 5
Can a goal be scored directly from a corner kick?
a. Yes, but only if the ball hits the ground before it goes inside the goal
b. No, Law 17 specifies that an outfield player has to touch the ball first for the goal to be
valid
c. Yes, a corner kick has the same rule for a direct free-kick