Rules & Awardsmedium
In which year was the back-pass rule introduced, preventing goalkeepers from handling deliberate passes from teammates' feet?
CORRECT ANSWER
1992
The back-pass law was introduced in 1992 by IFAB, aimed at reducing time-wasting after a widely criticized 1990 World Cup where teams frequently passed back to the goalkeeper.
ALL OPTIONS
โ1992
B1988
C1996
D1985
THINK YOU KNOW YOUR FOOTBALL?
Take on football trivia across the World Cup, Champions League, legends and more โ solo or live against friends. Free to play.
MORE RULES & AWARDS QUESTIONS
How many players are allowed on the field for each team?
Answer: 11
What is the standard length of a football match?
Answer: 90 mins
In what year was VAR (Video Assistant Referee) first used at the FIFA World Cup?
Answer: 2018
How far is the penalty spot from the goal line?
Answer: 12 yards
What is the standard width of a football goal?
Answer: 8 yards
In what year were goal-line technology systems approved by FIFA?
Answer: 2012