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True or False: Football Rules Quiz

True or False: Football Rules Quiz

True or false football rules quiz — think you know the Laws of the Game inside out? From corner kicks and throw-ins to offside traps and goalkeeper rules, football has more fine print than most fans realise. Some of these are straightforward. Others are designed to catch even the most knowledgeable supporters off guard. No multiple choice — just True or False. Let’s find out how well you really know the beautiful game.

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True or False: Football Rules Edition

Think you know the rules of football? Some of these might surprise you. This quiz puts your knowledge of the official Laws of the Game to the test — but watch out, because the tricky ones are designed to catch even die-hard fans off guard. Read carefully, decide if each rule is True or False, and see how well you really know the beautiful game.

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A goal can be scored directly from a corner kick.

2 / 15

You cannot be offside if you receive the ball directly from a throw-in.

3 / 15

A goalkeeper is allowed to pick up the ball after intentionally passing it back to them with their foot.

4 / 15

If a goalkeeper holds the ball for more than 8 seconds, the opposing team is awarded a corner kick.

5 / 15

A player can score an own goal directly from a free kick.

6 / 15

A player is in an offside position if they are level with the second-to-last defender.

7 / 15

A match cannot legally start if there are no corner flags on the pitch.

8 / 15

If a player scores directly from a throw-in, the goal stands.

9 / 15

A player can be sent off before the match has even kicked off.

10 / 15

A goalkeeper is allowed to swap positions with an outfield player before a penalty kick, as long as the referee is told first.

11 / 15

A player cannot be offside if they are in their own half of the pitch.

12 / 15

If a goalkeeper scores an own goal directly from a goal kick, it counts as a goal.

13 / 15

A player who attempts to bypass the back-pass rule by heading the ball back to the goalkeeper instead of using their foot is still committing an offence.

14 / 15

During a penalty shootout, a player who was sent off during the match can still take a penalty.

15 / 15

If a defending player starts a foul outside the penalty area but the contact continues inside it, a penalty can still be awarded.

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