Football Rules Quiz Test your knowledge of the rules of football with these 10 challenging questions! michelle published on March 130 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/10 How long does a typical football match last? 90 minutes 60 minutes 120 minutes 45 minutes 2/10 How many players are on the field for each team in a football match? 11 10 9 12 3/10 What is the maximum number of substitutions allowed in a football match? 3 2 4 5 4/10 When does a corner kick occur in football? When the defending team kicks the ball out of play behind their own goal line When the attacking team kicks the ball out of play behind their own goal line When the ball goes out of play on the sidelines When a foul occurs inside the penalty area 5/10 What is the offside rule in football? A player is in an offside position if he is nearer to his opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent when his team-mate plays the ball to him A player is offside if he is standing in the opponent's penalty area A player is offside if he receives the ball from a throw-in A player is in an offside position if he is closer to his own goal line than the ball 6/10 What is the punishment for a handball offense in football? Awarding a free kick or penalty kick to the opposing team The player is sent off with a red card The game is stopped and resumed with a drop ball The player is cautioned with a yellow card 7/10 What happens when the ball goes out of play over the goal line? A goal kick or a corner kick is awarded depending on which team touched the ball last A throw-in is awarded to the team that did not touch the ball last A free kick is awarded to the opposing team A penalty kick is awarded to the opposing team 8/10 What does the referee do if a player commits a serious foul in football? The referee shows a red card and sends the player off the field The referee shows a yellow card and gives a warning to the player The referee awards a penalty kick to the opposing team The referee allows the game to continue without any action 9/10 What must a player do to be considered offside in a football match? Interfere with play, interfere with an opponent, or gain an advantage from being in that position Stand in the opponent's half of the field Stay behind the last defender at all times Receive the ball while standing in his own penalty area 10/10 What happens if a goalkeeper handles the ball outside their penalty area? An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team A yellow card is given to the goalkeeper A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team A penalty kick is awarded to the opposing team
