β½ FA Community Shield Quiz 2026
20 Questions | Multiple Choice
1. What is the FA Community Shield?
A) A League Cup match
B) The traditional curtain-raiser to the English football season
C) A Champions League qualifier
D) A pre-season friendly
2. Which two teams are playing in the 2026 Community Shield?
A) Liverpool vs Chelsea
B) Arsenal vs Manchester City
C) Manchester United vs Newcastle
D) Aston Villa vs Tottenham
3. On what date is the 2026 Community Shield played?
A) 9 August
B) 15 August
C) 16 August
D) 21 August
4. What time does kick-off take place?
A) 12:30 pm
B) 2:00 pm
C) 3:00 pm
D) 5:30 pm
5. Which stadium is hosting the 2026 Community Shield?
A) Wembley Stadium
B) Old Trafford
C) Principality Stadium, Cardiff
D) Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
6. Why isn't Wembley hosting this year's match?
A) It is being rebuilt
B) Concerts are taking place there
C) It is closed for repairs
D) It is hosting the Rugby World Cup
7. Which trophy do the winners lift?
A) FA Cup
B) Premier League Trophy
C) FA Community Shield
D) EFL Cup
8. Traditionally, who contests the Community Shield?
A) FA Cup winners and Premier League champions
B) Top two Premier League teams
C) Champions League finalists
D) League Cup finalists
9. If one team wins both the Premier League and FA Cup, who usually plays them?
A) League One champions
B) Championship winners
C) Premier League runners-up
D) League Cup winners
10. Which city is hosting the match?
A) London
B) Birmingham
C) Cardiff
D) Manchester
11. What country is Cardiff in?
A) England
B) Scotland
C) Wales
D) Northern Ireland
12. What is another common nickname for the Community Shield?
A) Season Opener
B) Super Cup
C) King's Cup
D) Charity Final
13. Which competition starts shortly after the Community Shield?
A) Champions League
B) Premier League
C) FA Cup
D) Club World Cup
14. Approximately how long is a football match (excluding extra time)?
A) 60 minutes
B) 75 minutes
C) 90 minutes
D) 120 minutes
15. How many players does each team have on the pitch at kick-off?
A) 9
B) 10
C) 11
D) 12
16. If the Community Shield is level after 90 minutes, what happens?
A) Replay
B) Extra time
C) Penalty shootout
D) Golden goal
17. What colour are Arsenal's home shirts?
A) Blue
B) Red and white
C) Yellow
D) Green
18. What colour are Manchester City's home shirts?
A) Red
B) White
C) Sky blue
D) Black
19. Which football association organises the Community Shield?
A) FIFA
B) UEFA
C) The Football Association (The FA)
D) Premier League
20. What is the main purpose of the Community Shield?
A) To decide the league champions
B) To officially open the new English football season
C) To qualify for Europe
D) To decide relegation
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Answer Key
1.B
2.B
3.C
4.C
5.C
6.B
7.C
8.A
9.C
10.C
11.C
12.A
13.B
14.C
15.C
16.C
17.B
18.C
19.C
20.B
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