Test your knowledge with this medium Football quiz. This quiz includes questions about football players, records, and history. Each session picks 10 random questions from 45 total — try again for a new set!
10 random questions from 45 total • medium
Each session picks different questions!
Below is the full question bank for this quiz. Each session picks 10 questions at random, so you'll see a different set every time you play. Answers and explanations are included for study and review.
How many players are on the field for one football team?
Each football team has 11 players on the field.
What is the duration of a standard football match?
A standard match is 90 minutes long.
What is awarded for scoring a goal?
A goal counts as 1 goal (1 point).
What is the name of the football field?
A football field is called a pitch.
How many halves are in a football match?
A match has 2 halves.
What is the break between halves called?
It is called half-time.
Who controls the match?
The referee controls the match.
What happens when the ball crosses the goal line into the net?
It is a goal.
What is the main object used in football?
Football is played with a ball.
What is a football team trying to score?
Teams try to score goals.
What is it called when the ball goes out of the sideline?
It is called a throw-in.
What is a corner kick?
It is taken from the corner.
What is a penalty kick?
It is a direct shot from 12 yards.
What color card is a warning?
Yellow card is a warning.
What does a red card mean?
Red card means the player is sent off.
How many substitutions are common in modern football?
Most competitions allow 5 substitutions.
What is offside?
Offside is an illegal position.
Who is allowed to use hands?
Only goalkeeper can use hands.
What is dribbling?
Dribbling is controlling ball while running.
What is passing?
Passing is giving the ball to a teammate.
What is shooting?
Shooting is attempting to score.
What is added time?
Added time is extra minutes.
What is VAR?
VAR reviews decisions using video.
What is a hat-trick?
Scoring 3 goals is a hat-trick.
What is a clean sheet?
Clean sheet means no goals conceded.
What is a goalkeeper's main job?
Goalkeeper protects the goal.
What is a striker's main job?
Strikers score goals.
What is a midfielder?
Midfielders play in the middle.
What is a defender's role?
Defenders stop opposition goals.
What is a football match winner decided by?
Winner is decided by goals scored.
What is extra time?
Extra time is 30 additional minutes.
What is a draw?
Draw means equal score.
How many points for a win in league football?
A win gives 3 points.
What is a league?
A league is a series of matches.
What is a tournament?
A tournament is a competition.
What is FIFA?
FIFA governs world football.
What is UEFA?
UEFA governs European football.
What is a free kick?
Free kick is awarded after foul.
What is a goal kick?
Goal kick restarts play from goal area.
What is handball?
Handball is touching ball with hand.
What is a football boot called?
Football shoes are called cleats.
What is a captain's symbol?
Captain wears an armband.
What is kickoff?
Kickoff starts the match.
What is a stadium?
Stadium is where matches are played.
What is a football team trying to defend?
Teams defend their goal.
The medium football quiz moves past obvious facts about the sport's biggest stars and digs into the statistics, historical context, and second-tier knowledge that separates the true football fan from the casual viewer. Questions require more than just knowing Ronaldo plays for a big club — they ask about records, histories, and specifics that reward genuine engagement with the sport.
This tier is suited to people who follow football week to week across multiple leagues, remember the stories behind the headlines, and have accumulated the kind of detailed knowledge that comes from years of watching and discussing the beautiful game.
A solid medium-difficulty score is a legitimate source of pride for any football fan.
Medium questions require knowledge of records, history, and statistics rather than just recognizing famous players.
7 out of 10 or more is an excellent performance.
