Soccer Riddles for Kids and Fans of the Game

I'm black and white and roll on the ground, but only when kicked and passed around. What am I?

I wear gloves and stop shots. I dive and jump a lot. Who am I?

I go on the field but I don't play. I blow a whistle and make the calls. Who am I?

I'm a box but not for storage. It's where goals are made and saved. What am I?

I wave my flag but don't cheer. I judge the offsides, so stand clear! Who am I?

I start the game but don't move again. I'm in the center, guess if you can!

You kick me high, you kick me low. Sometimes I curve or strike the post. What am I?

I go in when you're hurt or tired. I'm fresh and ready to be admired. Who am I?

I wear a band and lead the team. I rally the group and chase the dream. Who am I?

I'm a shrill blast that ends the match but not the fun. Hearing me means the game is done. What am I?

I am the net stretched between two posts where the ball must go to score. What am I?

I am the white line marking the edge of the playing field. What am I?

I'm a small flag in each of the field's four corners, marking where you take the kicks named after me. What am I?

I'm taken from twelve yards with only the keeper to beat. What am I?

I'm the fifteen-minute pause in the middle when players rest and coaches give a talk. What am I?

I'm shown for a foul as a warning to play fair, and I'm bright as butter. What am I?

I send a player off the field for the rest of the match, bright as a stop sign. What am I?

I'm taken with both hands over my head from the sideline. What am I?

We have studs on the bottom for grip on grass. What are we?

We're worn under socks to protect the front of your legs. What are we?

I run up and down the middle linking defense and attack. Who am I?

My job is to score goals for the team. Who am I?

I block shots and clear the ball away from my own goal. Who am I?

I'm on the sideline on a hot afternoon, filled with water for thirsty players. What am I?

I'm lifted high when your team wins the championship. What am I?