Easy football trivia should be fun, not a trap. Here are 30 easy football questions with answers, for beginners, kids and family quiz nights. The questions cover the rules, famous players, clubs and the World Cup. Answers are settled facts up to the end of the 2024-25 season.
The game and its rules
- How many players are on the pitch for one team? — 11 (including the goalkeeper).
- How long is a standard football match? — 90 minutes, in two halves of 45.
- What colour card means a player is sent off? — Red.
- What is it called when a player is awarded a free shot at goal from 11 metres? — A penalty.
- Which part of the body can only the goalkeeper use to touch the ball inside the penalty area? — The hands.
- How many points does a team get for a win in a league? — Three.
- What do you call scoring three goals in one match? — A hat-trick.
- What is the area in front of the goal where a goalkeeper may handle the ball called? — The penalty area.
Famous players
- Which country does Lionel Messi play for? — Argentina.
- Which country does Cristiano Ronaldo play for? — Portugal.
- Which French striker scored a hat-trick in the 2022 World Cup final? — Kylian Mbappé.
- Which Brazilian legend won three World Cups? — Pelé.
- Which Norwegian striker joined Manchester City in 2022? — Erling Haaland.
- Which English forward is the Premier League’s all-time top scorer? — Alan Shearer (260 goals).
- Who captained Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title? — Lionel Messi.
- Which Egyptian forward became a star at Liverpool? — Mohamed Salah.
Clubs and stadiums
- Which Spanish club plays at the Santiago Bernabéu? — Real Madrid.
- Which English club plays at Anfield? — Liverpool.
- Which Spanish club is nicknamed “Barça”? — Barcelona.
- Which Italian club is known as “The Old Lady”? — Juventus.
- Which English club plays at Old Trafford? — Manchester United.
- Which German club plays at the Allianz Arena? — Bayern Munich.
- In which country do Paris Saint-Germain play? — France.
World Cup and big tournaments
- Which country has won the most World Cups? — Brazil, with five.
- Which country won the 2022 World Cup? — Argentina.
- Which country hosted the 2022 World Cup? — Qatar.
- How often is the men’s World Cup held? — Every four years.
- Which country won the 2010 World Cup in South Africa? — Spain.
- Which country won the 2014 World Cup? — Germany.
- Which team won the Champions League in 2024? — Real Madrid.
Ways to use this quiz
- Family round: read the questions aloud and let everyone shout the answer. One point each.
- Kids versus adults: give adults the harder question and kids the easier one from the same topic.
- Scoreboard: keep a running score, then finish with a tie-break from a harder set.
Ready for more? Try the football quiz questions with answers, the World Cup quiz or the true or false football quiz. When this feels too easy, move up to the hardest football trivia questions.
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FAQ
Are these football questions suitable for kids?
Yes. They cover rules, famous players, clubs and World Cups with no tricks or obscure details, so most children who follow football can answer many of them.
How many easy football questions should a family quiz have?
Around 20 to 30 questions is enough for a relaxed family round of 20 to 30 minutes. Mix the topics so everyone gets something they know.
What should we play next after the easy round?
Move on to the medium and hard sets, such as the football quiz questions with answers and the hardest football trivia questions.