Soccer Terms

Chase down 10 words from the world's most popular sport.

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About This Puzzle

Known as football almost everywhere outside the United States, soccer is played and loved on every continent. This puzzle collects ten words fans hear in every match.

Words in This Puzzle

Goalkeeper: The only player allowed to use their hands within the penalty area, tasked with stopping shots on goal.
Midfielder: A player who links defense and attack, often controlling the pace of the game.
Penalty: A free shot on goal awarded after a foul inside the penalty area.
Dribble: Moving the ball with quick touches of the feet while keeping control past defenders.
Offside: A rule violation that occurs when an attacking player is too far forward when the ball is played to them.
Corner: A restart awarded to the attacking team when the ball crosses the goal line off a defender.
Striker: A forward whose main job is to score goals near the opponent's net.
Referee: The official responsible for enforcing the rules and keeping time during a match.
Header: A shot or pass made by striking the ball with the head.
Stadium: The large venue, often packed with roaring fans, where matches are played.