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Whether you call it football, soccer, or round ball, the North and Central American sport is here. Try kicking a goal with these quizzes!
13 quizzes and 130 trivia questions.
1.
  Central American and Caribbean Football Teams   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Each question gives you the names of three Central American or Caribbean football teams, past and present, all from the same country. Match the nations to the teams. Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, kyleisalive, Apr 06 23
Easier
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Apr 06 23
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  Animals in Mexican Soccer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many Mexican soccer teams use animals in their name or as their official mascot. Can you name some of them? Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, Lpez, Sep 05 14
Easier
Lpez gold member
176 plays
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  From Mexico City to Ushuaia    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
I'll give you the nickname of some Central and South American national football (soccer) teams and you need to match them to the correct country. All names refer to the men's national teams.
Average, 10 Qns, ramonesrule, Jan 05 21
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ramonesrule gold member
Jan 05 21
213 plays
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  Everything Looks Bad if You Remember It    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ugh! Mexico is out of the World Cup... AGAIN! Mexicans are used to this, but it hurts, more and more each time, and we're getting tired of it, at least I am. Do you remember some of the eliminations of the Mexican national team? I do, and it looks bad...
Average, 10 Qns, Lpez, Dec 07 20
Average
Lpez gold member
Dec 07 20
319 plays
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  Mexican Clausura 2018 Final: Toluca v Santos    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the final of the Clausura 2018 tournament in Mexico's top soccer league, Liga MX. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Lpez, Jun 03 18
Average
Lpez gold member
Jun 03 18
71 plays
6.
  The Mexican Apertura 2013 Final    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Learn about the first leg of the final of the Apertura 2013 tournament, which was one of the most exciting finals I have seen in years. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Lpez, Dec 22 13
Average
Lpez gold member
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  The Mexican Clausura 2013 Final    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The final of this Mexican tournament was thrilling and exciting. Learn about it by playing this quiz. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Lpez, Jun 28 13
Average
Lpez gold member
147 plays
8.
  Costa Rica: Who Am I?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is with the 'who am I' system. It is specialized in Costa Ricans that played in the 2000s.
Average, 10 Qns, juanchianglo, Apr 06 23
Average
juanchianglo
Apr 06 23
259 plays
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  From Here to There    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many Mexican teams have changed their locations, to get more fans, remain in the first division, or because of several other reasons. Find out about some in this quiz. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Lpez, Jul 28 14
Average
Lpez gold member
286 plays
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  Mexican Soccer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A 10 question quiz about Mexican soccer. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, axl_rose89, Apr 06 23
Tough
axl_rose89
Apr 06 23
1088 plays
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  Canada: We Play Soccer Too!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Canada have never shined at soccer, but have always played competitively. This quiz is on the history of Canadian Soccer.
Tough, 10 Qns, marchmadness, Apr 06 23
Tough
marchmadness
Apr 06 23
356 plays
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  Central American Soccer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hi, this is a quiz from Central American soccer players. If you now something about Central American and Caribbean soccer, try this. It is very easy.
Tough, 10 Qns, Isalasso, May 01 09
Tough
Isalasso
554 plays
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  2006 WC Qualifier : Canada v. Belize    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
2006 World Cup Qualifying: this quiz is on Canada's two game most goals victory over Central America's Belize. Canada moved on to the group stage of qualifying with this win.
Difficult, 10 Qns, marchmadness, Apr 06 23
Difficult
marchmadness
Apr 06 23
213 plays
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Mexico & Central America Soccer Trivia Questions

1. Although Club Celaya disappeared in 2003, which team from Morelos was sold on that same year so that Celaya could keep their soccer team?

From Quiz
From Here to There

Answer: La Piedad

The team was founded in 1954 by Miguel Iriarte Montes, in the city of Celaya, Guanajuato. Although it started in lower divisions, it remained quite some time in the First Division until, in 2002, they had several economic problems, which led to their disappearance. Finally, it returned to the city of Celaya through the sale of La Piedad. Between 2011 and 2020, the team played in Ascenso MX, the tournament that determined which team was promoted to the Mexican First Division.

2. America and Leon were the two finalists, after they both had a great tournament. In whose stadium was the first leg of the final played?

From Quiz The Mexican Apertura 2013 Final

Answer: Leon & L

The first leg of the Apertura 2013 final was played in the Nou Camp Stadium, also known as Leon Stadium, located in Leon, Guanajuato. Leon was relegated to the second division in 2002 and didn't manage to return to the first division until the 2012-13 season. The team quickly showed it was ready for the first division.

3. The Mexican Clausura 2013 final was played between America and Cruz Azul. In which stadium was the second leg played?

From Quiz The Mexican Clausura 2013 Final

Answer: Azteca Stadium

In Mexico, all playoff games are played in two legs, one being played in each team's stadium. As per the rules, the second leg is always played at the field of the team that did better in the standings throughout the tournament. The Azteca Stadium, home of America, has hosted several international games, concerts and other events. The Azul Stadium is home of Cruz Azul, where the first leg was played. Both stadiums are located in Mexico City. Omnilife Stadium is home of Guadalajara, and Corregidora Stadium is where Queretaro plays. Queretaro was relegated to Ascenso MX, the Mexican Second Division, at the end of the 2013 regular season.

4. In which year did Canada become part of FIFA?

From Quiz Canada: We Play Soccer Too!

Answer: 1912

This was when Canadian soccer was officially founded, becoming part of FIFA.

5. The last edition of the UNCAF (former CONCACAF - North Amerca, Central and Caribbean) Champions League was won by the Los Angeles Galaxy. They defeated a team from Honduras. What is the name of that team?

From Quiz Central American Soccer

Answer: Olimpia

Galaxy v Olimpia 3-2.

6. Mexico didn't even make it through the group stage at Italy 1990, but that would've been certainly difficult, as Mexico didn't even qualify! What was the reason behind the Mexican team not participating in the Italy 1990 World Cup?

From Quiz Everything Looks Bad if You Remember It

Answer: Fielding overage players in a youth tournament

In the qualifiers for the 1989 U20 World Cup, which took place in Saudi Arabia, Mexico fielded at least 4 players over the allowed age. It was actually a Mexican journalist who discovered this. Even though the FMF (Mexican Football Federation) denied it initially, Jose Ramon Fernandez, one of the most well-known soccer journalists in Mexico, backed Antonio Moreno and after several interviews with players and checking their birth certificates, CONCACAF suspended that squad from all international tournaments for two years. However, FIFA extended that sanction to all Mexican teams, which left the country out of the 1988 Olympics and, of course, the 1990 World Cup.

7. In 1999, which team from a state of the same name bought Union de Curtidores, from Guanajuato, to remain in the Mexican First Division?

From Quiz From Here to There

Answer: Puebla

Puebla FC, which was founded in 1944, was relegated in the Verano 1999 tournament. However, the just promoted Union de Curtidores team was bought by Puebla, players switched squads and that way Puebla got another year in the premier division.

8. Who was the referee of the first leg of the Mexican Apertura 2013 final?

From Quiz The Mexican Apertura 2013 Final

Answer: Cesar Ramos

Cesar Arturo Ramos was appointed to referee the first leg of the final. A tournament before, Miguel Herrera, America's coach, said he thought Ramos deserved to referee the final, as he was "the best referee at the time". However, Herrera strongly criticized his work in the Leon-America game.

9. With which team did Emilio Butragueno play for when he came over from Spain to play in Mexico?

From Quiz Mexican Soccer

Answer: Celaya

Hugo Sanchez brought his former teammate Emilio to play with Celaya on their final years in football.

10. In which year did Canada play in its first World Cup?

From Quiz Canada: We Play Soccer Too!

Answer: 1986

Canada qualified for this in 1985, by winning the CONCACAF region.

11. From which country does Raul Diaz Arce play for?

From Quiz Central American Soccer

Answer: El Salvador

The great figure of Salvadorian soccer. He is at MLS.

12. In 2001, Irapuato, team which had just been promoted, moved to Veracruz. However, as a First Division team already existed in Veracruz, they had to move to another city. Which city, known for its jungles, was this?

From Quiz From Here to There

Answer: Chiapas

The franchise of Irapuato went to Veracruz, but as the team Tiburones Rojos (Red Sharks) already represented Veracruz, the owners decided to change it to Chiapas. The team had to play its first home game in the "Estadio Azul", as their stadium, "Victor Manuel Reyna", was not yet ready.

13. Not everyone can be a referee in Mexico. There are a set of requirements to be met, which are outlined by the FMF (Mexican Football Federation in English). Which qualified official refereed the second leg of the Mexican Clausura 2013 final?

From Quiz The Mexican Clausura 2013 Final

Answer: Paul Delgadillo

Among the 8 requirements that need to be met in order to be recognized as a referee are to have a good physical condition, and not be currently working as press, or hold any kind of job in a professional soccer team. Paul Delgadillo made his debut in 2000. His job in the final was greatly criticized because of the decisions he made and the number of cards he showed. Cesar Ramos was the fourth official of the game. Ramos was complimented by America's coach Miguel Herrera days before the game. Marco Antonio Rodriguez was not available as he would be preparing for the 2013 Brazil Confederations Cup and Armando Archundia, for many one of the best Mexican referees, announced his retirement in 2010.

14. What is the name of the coach that took Club America to their first trophy after 13 years without silverware?

From Quiz Mexican Soccer

Answer: Lapuente

Club America had their worst years in their history by not winning a single league title since 1989 for 13 years.

15. Who did Canada beat to officially qualify for their first World Cup?

From Quiz Canada: We Play Soccer Too!

Answer: Honduras

Canada beat Honduras 2-1 in 1985 to finally make it to their first World Cup.

16. The Mexican Clausura 2013 final was incredibly exciting from the start. Which player was shown the red card and thrown out of the game just 14 minutes after the match started?

From Quiz The Mexican Clausura 2013 Final

Answer: Jesus Molina

Jesus Molina, from America, was thrown out after 14 minutes with a straight red card. When I first saw it on TV, I thought it was a red card too because it was an obvious goalscoring opportunity in my opinion. (According to FIFA rule #12, this does deserve a send-off.) However, after the game many disagreed with the referee because there was one more player before Molina, so it wasn't an obvious goalscoring opportunity. This and other actions led many to say the referee's job was not a good one and that he shouldn't been given the final game. The referee of the first leg of the final was Jorge Antonio Perez.

17. In 2007, Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente was founded in Tijuana. Just 3 years later they won promotion to the First Division, and only a year later, won their first league championship. Their mascot, the xoloitzcuintle, is better known as what?

From Quiz Animals in Mexican Soccer

Answer: Mexican hairless dog

The xoloitzcuintle is an endemic dog species of Mexico. It is a nahuatl word that comes from the god of lightning and death, Xolotl, and itzcuîntli, which means dog. The animal was chosen to represent the team due to its connection with the northwest part of Mexico. "Xolos" were promoted in 2011, becoming the first team in the state of Baja California to achieve this, and won their first championship in 2012 by defeating Toluca with an aggregate score of 4-1.

18. Necaxa is a historic team in Mexican soccer. The team played in Mexico City for many years before switching to which city? (Hint: it means "hot waters" if literally translated to English)

From Quiz From Here to There

Answer: Aguascalientes

Necaxa was founded by a group of Mexican electricians in 1923, and after 80 years in Mexico City, the team, which by then had won many championships, decided to change to Aguascalientes due to the lack of fans in the capital city. Sadly, and even though certain identity was given both to the city and to the team after the switch, Necaxa didn't have good tournaments and it was relegated in 2009.

19. Usually, the finals in Mexico have two legs: one is played on Thursday and the other one on Sunday. Why was the first leg played in Leon's stadium?

From Quiz The Mexican Apertura 2013 Final

Answer: America ended the season with a better position in the standings

As per Mexican soccer rules, the team that ends with better standings has the right to play the second leg (considered the actual final) in its stadium. In this case, America ended as the leader of the competition, which means the second leg had to be played in the Azteca Stadium, home of America.

20. 20 minutes after the Mexican Clausura 2013 match started, fans of Cruz Azul exploded - a goal had been scored! Which player scored the first goal of the game?

From Quiz The Mexican Clausura 2013 Final

Answer: Teofilo Gutierrez

As the first leg ended 1-0 in favor of Cruz Azul, this goal meant a two-goal advantage for Cruz Azul. Christian Gimenez scored the only goal in the first leg. Mariano Pavone was the third best scorer of the league, with 12 goals in total. Cruz Azul, in fact, was the team with most scored goals in the season, with 46, followed by America, with 39. America ended as the second best team (with most points) of the regular season, and Cruz Azul finished in sixth place.

21. What team did Gerardo Torrado play for before he headed to Europe?

From Quiz Mexican Soccer

Answer: Pumas

After playing with Pumas, he went to a second division side in Italy until he settled in a First Division side.

22. By the way, Costa Rica made a great appearance at Italia 90, winning two matches. Against who?

From Quiz Central American Soccer

Answer: Sweden and Scotland

Yes, 2 European teams: 1-0 over Scotland and a 2-1 comeback win over Sweden. They lost 4-1 to Czechs in the second round of the tournament.

23. The goalkeepers were, in my opinion, the best players of the game. They both made impressive saves in plays that would have otherwise resulted in many goals. Who were the two goalkeepers?

From Quiz The Mexican Apertura 2013 Final

Answer: William Yarbrough and Moises Muñoz

William Yarbrough, who is of American origin but was born in Mexico, plays for Leon, and Moises Muñoz plays for America. They both had their moments and made great saves.

24. With two minutes remaining, it looked as though the Mexican Clausura 2013 final game was over, but not just yet. The Colombian defender and team captain of America sent the ball to the net with his head at minute 88'. Who is this man?

From Quiz The Mexican Clausura 2013 Final

Answer: Aquivaldo Mosquera

Aquivaldo Mosquera, born in Colombia in 1981 and naturalized to Mexican in 2012, scored a spectacular goal in minute 88, just two minutes before the end of the game. This gave hope to America. It was ironic because Mosquera failed to score a penalty kick at the Cup semifinals against Cruz Azul, greatly affecting the team's chance to classify to the final. In this match, he did the exact opposite.

25. What team did Christian Gimenez play with before he came to Club America?

From Quiz Mexican Soccer

Answer: Veracruz

The Argentinian born player came to Veracruz, then later went with Club America.

26. In which region did Canada play in 2004?

From Quiz Canada: We Play Soccer Too!

Answer: CONCACAF

This is the North America, Central America, and Caribbean zone for soccer.

27. At the 68th minute, Santiago Garcia of Toluca was substituted and 14 minutes later (nine minutes before the end of the match), the substitute scored the equaliser, putting Toluca closer to winning the match. Which Argentine scored the goal?

From Quiz Mexican Clausura 2018 Final: Toluca v Santos

Answer: Gabriel Hauche

Gabriel Hauche is an Argentine player who debuted in 2004. After playing for several Argentine clubs and Italian team Chievo Verona, he moved to Mexico's Xoloitzcuintles de Tijuana in 2015, and was then loaned to Toluca in 2017. He went into the match at 68', replacing defender Santiago Garcia, who had complained about the stadium's lighting minutes before. Hauche had his first goal-scoring opportunity at 78'. At 81', he scored a goal after a cross from Rubens Sambueza, and even though it tied the game, it was not enough to defeat Santos. The aggregate score ended 3-2 in favor of Santos. Hauche also received a yellow card when the match was about to end, at 94'.

28. Club Santos Laguna played their home games in Estadio Corona from 1983 until 2009, when a new stadium was built. What is the name of the new sports complex that became the team's new home?

From Quiz From Here to There

Answer: Territorio Santos Modelo

The New Corona Stadium was inaugurated as part of the complex Territorio Santos Modelo in 2009, by then President of Mexico Felipe Calderon, and FIFA President Joseph Blatter. Ciudad Universitaria is the sports complex where the team Pumas plays, while Ciudad Cooperativa is home for the younger teams of Cruz Azul.

29. Which Argentine player, who has played for teams such as Boca Juniors and Wigan Athletic, scored Leon's second goal?

From Quiz The Mexican Apertura 2013 Final

Answer: Mauro Boselli

Boselli, who has played in Argentinian, Italian, Spanish and English teams debuted with Leon in 2013. He ended up in second place of the top-scorers list of the Apertura 2013, being beaten by Pablo Velazquez by only one goal.

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