20 Sports Trivia Questions and Answers
Free sports trivia questions and answers covering football, basketball, the Olympics, and more. Perfect for pub quizzes and team games.
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How many players are on a soccer team on the field?
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How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?
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In which sport would you perform a slam dunk?
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How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?
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What sport is Wimbledon associated with?
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How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
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In golf, what is one under par on a hole called?
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How many players are on a basketball team on the court?
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What country won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
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In which sport is the term 'love' used for zero?
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- 11
How long is a marathon in kilometres?
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What sport uses a puck?
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How many bases are there in baseball?
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Which boxer was known as 'The Greatest'?
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What is the maximum score in ten-pin bowling?
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In which sport do teams compete for the Stanley Cup?
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How many holes are played in a full round of golf?
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What nation has won the most FIFA World Cups?
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In rugby, how many points is a try worth?
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What sport is played at the Tour de France?
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