1. No less than 5 feet
   They can be any height
2. Between 1-5 feet
   Around 3 feet

Corner flagposts are used when a team takes a corner kick and to mark each corner of the field. These must be at least 5 feet tall, and cannot be sharp on the top. They are compulsory for all FIFA-official fields.

1. 14-16 ounces
   7-9 ounces
2. 20-25 ounces
   25-30 ounces

There are many rules about the soccer ball and how large and heavy it might be. The ball must have a circumference of between 68-70 cm and weigh between 14-16 oz at the start of a match. The ball may deflate a bit during the game, which is why they measure at the start.

1. The ball needs to get fixed.
   The game is postponed.
2. The home team gets to start with the new ball.
   A new ball is dropped at the place where the last ball exploded.

While it is relatively uncommon, there are some times during FIFA games where the ball might explode or become defective. If that is the case, a replacement ball is used and is dropped at the spot where the last one was destroyed.

1. 7
   5
2. 11
   13

A soccer game takes place between two teams, each with 11 players on the field (including goalies). The other 10 players on each team are made up of forwards, midfielders and a defense.

1. When a goalie picks up the ball
   When the offensive team holds the ball for too long
2. When the offensive team gets a hand ball in the box
   When the offensive team plays the ball over the defender's goal line without scoring.

Goal kicks normally happen when the attacking team misses a shot and kicks the ball over the defensive teams' goal line. The goalie can then go retrieve the ball and place the ball on the first line of the goal area and kick it back into play.

1. To help control the match
   To show authority and self-control
2. To explain a decision
   They are all good reasons to use body language.

Body language is very important for refs in all types of sports. You need to remain in control of the game and show the players that you are not going to be pushed around or walked all over.

1. 5 minutes
   10 minutes
2. 7 minutes
   There is no set limit.

There is no official rule for how much stoppage time can be added by a referee at the end of a half. Generally, it is around 3-5 minutes or so, depending how many stoppages take place during the half.

1. 11
   7
2. 12
   1

While a full team of players would be 11, it is actually possible for a team to play with as little as 7. While most teams will have enough substitutes to never have to play with 7, it is possible.

1. 6
   3
2. 0
   There is no limit

While many teams may elect to keep the same 11 players on the pitch for the duration of a game, there is the option to make a total of three substitutions. If the game is not in official competition, the number is six.

1. They must be black.
   They must be white.
2. They can be any color.
   They must match your official team colors.

Goals must be white in color, no matter where your field or stadium is located. Some fields will, of course, have different colored posts, but they will not be able to host official FIFA matches.

1. When a goal is scored
   To start play after a goal or the start of a new half
2. To stop play for a free kick
   To restart play after a substitution

While the whistle is incredibly important most of the time during a FIFA soccer game, they are actually not needed when a goal is scored. If a whistle is used too much when it doesn't need to be, it can have less impact during the actual important moments.

1. Artificial turf
   Natural grass
2. Either natural or artificial surfaces
   Natural in the southern hemisphere and real in the northern

Official FIFA games must be played on either natural grass or artificial turf. The choice depends on things like how much maintenance a stadium wants to perform, costs and weather.

1. 10 yards
   25 yards
2. 2 yards
   18 yards

The halfway line on a soccer field features a center circle that has a radius of 10 yards. This circle is where each half of a game starts, and it indicates how far back opposing players must stand at kick off.

1. The game is stopped and a goal kick is given.
   The game continues as normal.
2. The game is stopped and the team that kicked the ball at the ref is penalized.
   A dropped ball

If a player kicks a ball that accidentally hits a ref, the play continues on as normal. The refs are considered part of the match, so hitting them with the ball is just like hitting another player with the ball.

1. 1999
   2012
2. 2005
   2014

Goal-line technology has been used in games since 2012. This technology helps refs to determine if a goal has been scored or not. It will let refs know if a ball has completely crossed the goal line or not.

1. Yes
   No, only players who played in the last game
2. No, only the ones whose names were given to the ref before the match
   No, only players who have been signed to the team for a full month

Before any game, a team must provide the ref with a list of players who may potentially enter the game as subs. This list can be as short as three people, but can be up to twelve. These are the only players that will be available to sub in.

1. They yell the call.
   Blow the whistle
2. Run into the play waving their hands and screaming
   They raise their flag.

When a play is offside, the assistant ref will hold up their arm with a flag in hand. This signifies to everyone that an offside has occurred. After that, an indirect free kick is awarded to the defending team.

1. It must be committed by a player.
   A player is hurt.
2. It must occur on the field of play.
   The ball must be in play.

There are a wide range of things that can be counted as fouls such as sliding, tripping, unsportsmanlike behavior and diving. An injury isn't required for a foul to be called, as it is the action, not the result, that is penalized.

1. No more than 6 seconds
   As long as they want
2. No more than 10 seconds
   No more than 30 seconds

While goalies are allowed to use their hands, they are only allowed to hold and control the ball for a period of less than six seconds. If they exceed that, the opposing team will be awarded an indirect free kick.

1. 10 yards
   3 yards
2. 8 yards
   6 yards

Soccer goalies have a tough job, as they have to protect a goal that is 8 yards wide from post to post. In addition to that, there is 8 feet from the ground to the bottom of the crossbar.

1. None is allowed.
   Necklaces
2. Bracelets
   Earrings

While many players may usually wear jewelry, it is not allowed during the game. This is for safety reasons as the jewelry could potentially hurt others or the individual wearing it.

1. None, just the main referee
   Two
2. Four
   Three

In addition to the main referee, most games also include two assistant referees. These people are responsible for controlling and monitoring the game, and making sure everyone abides by the rules.

1. 12
   4
2. 1
   2

The laws of the game are written in four different languages, which are English, French, German and Spanish. If there is any bit of divergent wording, the English text is authoritative.

1. Differs from country to country
   It must be green.
2. It can be any color.
   It must be green, blue or white.

While natural grass is, of course, green, games are allowed to be played on artificial turf. This turf can technically be made any color, but FIFA requires all field surfaces to be green.

1. 1 hour long
   30 minutes long
2. 90 minutes long
   45 minutes long

Each half during a soccer game is 45 minutes, with potentially a few minutes of stoppage time depending on the events of the game. Games can be shorter if the teams and officials agree to alter their durations.

1. A card signifying a scored goal
   A penalty card that warns players of their behavior
2. A penalty card that signifies a player is ejected
   Shown to signify a play was offside

If a player is shown the red card by a ref, they have been ejected from a game. This is usually because of a serious offense (usually violent or deliberate), or if they got two yellow cards in the same game.

1. It is a live ball and still in play.
   It is out of bounds.
2. The play is blown dead the a goal kick is awarded.
   The first team to touch the ball gets a free kick.

Every sport is different in their out of bounds rule, and in FIFA soccer games, the ball must be completely over the line. Even if it is 95% over the line, it is still technically a live ball and the game will not stop.

1. When the ball goes over the back goal line (off the defending team), without a goal being scored
   When the ball goes out of bounds by the corner
2. When a team wants one instead of a throw-in
   Each team will be given one at random by the ref.

If a ball is kicked past the goal line by the defending team, without a goal being scored, the attacking team is given a corner kick. These are generally better than throw-ins as they go much faster and travel a longer distance.

1. Direct is shot at the net and indirect is not
   Direct is only if a red card is shown, indirect if not
2. Direct can be scored directly, while indirect kicks must touch another player first
   Direct kicks cannot be blocked and indirect kicks can.

In order for a player to score directly from a free kick, it must be a direct free kick. If an indirect free kick hits another player and then goes in, it too will count as a goal. The ref will make the distinction so players know which type of kick they have.

1. Play is always stopped.
   Play continues, unless the player is believed to be seriously injured.
2. Play never stops for an injury.
   The team has to use an injury timeout.

If an injury is considered minor, play will continue until it is stopped for another reason such as a foul, goal or the ball is out of bounds. However, if the ref believes a player is badly injured or a foul occurred on the play, it can be stopped.

1. Two 15-minute periods
   One 15-minute period
2. One 45-minute period
   Two 5-minute periods

While most of the time soccer games can end in a tie, there are some games that need a decisive winner. If the game is tied after the 90 minutes, two periods of 15 minutes will be played. If that doesn't settle anything, a shootout of penalty kicks will occur.

1. 19 yards
   2 yards
2. 15 yards
   6 yards

The goal area extends six yards into play and is also a little bit wider than the goal posts themselves. The first line signifies the start of the goal area and is the line where the ball is placed during a goal kick.

1. They must be rubber, plastic or other acceptable material.
   They need to be covered halfway by your socks.
2. They need to offer a reasonable amount of protection.
   They are the only protective equipment required by FIFA.

The shinguards are the only type of basic protective equipment that all players in FIFA games are required to wear. They must be completely covered by your socks and must be made of a suitable material.

1. It doesn't matter.
   At one of the four corner flagposts
2. At the halfway line
   From behind their goal

If a player is to enter the game as a sub, they need to do it at the halfway line. In addition to that, the player must not enter the field until the player he is replacing has left and signaled to the ref.

1. No smaller than 8 inches
   No more than an inch
2. No more than 10 inches
   No more than 5 inches

A soccer field is made up of a variety of different lines including touch lines, goal lines a center line and more. These lines can be no wider than 5 inches (or 12 cm) or the field doesn't abide by the rules.