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Football History treasure hunt

Delve into the fascinating world of football history with our GPS scavenger hunts. Discover how the world's greatest game originated and evolved into today's global passion. From the first football clubs to modern stadiums - experience stories that have inspired generations.

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Sparta Kids Stadion Avontuur

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Een superleuk avontuur voor de kleinste Sparta-fans! Ontdek Het Kasteel en leer alles over de oudste profclub van Neder…
Voetbal 7-8 year
60 min 1,5 km 10
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Sparta Junior Stadion Tour

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Ken jij de geschiedenis van de oudste profclub van Nederland? Test je kennis over Sparta Rotterdam terwijl je rondom He…
Voetbal 9-10 year
75 min 2,0 km 10
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Sparta Cultuur door Rotterdam

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Ontdek de diepgewortelde Sparta-cultuur in Rotterdam-West en het centrum. Van de wijk Spangen tot de supporterskroegen …
Voetbal 15-16 year
90 min 4,0 km 12 2
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RKC Kids Stadion Avontuur

Waalwijk, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Een superleuk avontuur voor de kleinste RKC-fans! Ontdek het Mandemakers Stadion en leer alles over jouw club uit Waalw…
Voetbal 7-8 year
60 min 1,5 km 10 1
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RKC Junior Stadion Tour

Waalwijk, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Ken jij de geschiedenis van RKC Waalwijk? Test je kennis over de geel-blauwen terwijl je rondom het Mandemakers Stadion…
Voetbal 9-10 year
75 min 2,0 km 10
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RKC Cultuur door Waalwijk

Waalwijk, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Ontdek de voetbalcultuur van RKC Waalwijk en de rijke geschiedenis van de stad. Van het Mandemakers Stadion door de str…
Voetbal 13-14 year
90 min 3,5 km 12
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PEC Zwolle Kids Stadion Avontuur

Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ga op avontuur rondom het MAC3PARK stadion! Ontdek de clubkleuren van PEC Zwolle, zoek het blauw-witte logo en beleef e…
Voetbal 7-8 year
60 min 1,5 km 10
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PEC Zwolle Junior Stadion Tour

Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de geschiedenis van PEC Zwolle rondom het MAC3PARK stadion. Van de legendarische KNVB Bekerwinst in 2014 tot de …
Voetbal 9-10 year
75 min 2,0 km 10
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PEC Zwolle Cultuur door Zwolle

Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de voetbalcultuur van PEC Zwolle verweven met de rijke historie van Hanzestad Zwolle. Van supporterskroegen tot …
Voetbal 13-14 year
90 min 3,5 km 12
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NEC Kids Stadion Avontuur

Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Een superleuk avontuur voor de kleinste NEC-fans! Ontdek het Goffertstadion en leer alles over jouw favoriete club uit …
Voetbal 7-8 year
60 min 1,5 km 10
Start location

NEC Junior Stadion Tour

Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Ken jij alle NEC-helden? Test je kennis over de club uit Nijmegen terwijl je rondom het Goffertstadion loopt. Voor echt…
Voetbal 9-10 year
75 min 2,0 km 10
Start location

NEC Cultuur door Nijmegen

Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands
Ontdek de diepgewortelde NEC-cultuur in de oudste stad van Nederland. Van het Goffertstadion tot de supporterskroegen i…
Voetbal 15-16 year
90 min 4,0 km 12

Featured this week: example questions for Football History

New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.

What was the name of the first football league in the Netherlands?
Eredivisie Main class First division Top class
What is the nickname of the Dutch team?
Orange The Lions The Heroes The Tulips
When did football become an Olympic sport?
1900 1896 1904 1908
When did football start to become popular?
Long, long ago Yesterday Today Tomorrow
What do footballers wear on their heads?
Mostly nothing A hat A crown A helmet
In which year was the first Eredivisie played?
1956 1950 1960 1955
How many times a year is there a World Cup?
Once every four years Every week Every month Every year
What did the first football fields not have?
Grass Goals Lines Players
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Where was the first World Cup held?
Uruguay Brazil Argentina England
What colour are Feyenoord's shirts?
Red and white Blue and white Green and white Yellow and black
What does the acronym FIFA mean?
World Football Federation Dutch Football Association European Football Confederation US Football Association
Which football club has won the most Eredivisie titles?
Ajax PSV Feyenoord AZ
Which club has Philips Stadium as its home ground?
PSV Ajax Feyenoord AZ
In which year did the Netherlands win the European Football Championship?
1988 1990 1986 1992
What is the name of the circle in the centre of the field?
Centre circle Penalty area Corner area Target
Which country won the most recent World Cup?
Argentina France Brazil Germany
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Which footballer is considered the best Dutch player of all time?
Johan Cruijff Marco van Basten Ruud Gullit Dennis Bergkamp
What colour did footballs used to be?
Brown White Green Yellow
In which year did football first become an Olympic sport?
1900 1896 1904 1908
What was the name of the first Dutch football magazine?
Football Orange Sports Holland
Which shirt number made Johan Cruyff famous?
14 10 9 7
Which country won the World Cup in 1966?
England West Germany Brazil Portugal
Which goalkeeper became famous for his 'scorpion kick'?
René Higuita Edwin van der Sar Gianluigi Buffon Oliver Kahn
Which Dutch city has the oldest football stadium?
Rotterdam Amsterdam Eindhoven Utrecht
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Which Dutch goalkeeper stopped Roberto Baggio's famous penalty at the 1998 World Cup?
None, that was a miss Edwin van der Sar Hans van Breukelen Ed de Goey
How many goals did Marco van Basten score at the 1988 European Championship?
5 goals 4 goals 6 goals 3 goals
Approximately how many goals did Pelé score in his entire career?
More than 1,000 About 800 About 600 About 500
In which year was the European Cup I (now Champions League) first held?
1955 1950 1960 1958
How many players were originally on a football team?
15 11 13 9
Which German footballer is also known as 'Der Kaiser'?
Franz Beckenbauer Gerd Müller Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Lothar Matthäus
In which country was football as we know it today invented?
England Netherlands Italy France
In which year did the first European Cup final take place?
1956 1954 1958 1952
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In which country was modern football as we know it today born?
England Scotland France Netherlands
Which country won the 1988 European Cup?
Netherlands West Germany Soviet Union Italy
Which player is considered the inventor of the 'Cruyff Turn'?
Johan Cruyff Marco van Basten Ruud Gullit Dennis Bergkamp
In which year was the red card first introduced in football?
1970 1966 1974 1978
Which footballer was the first to earn £1000 a week?
Johnny Haynes Stanley Matthews Jimmy Greaves Bobby Charlton
In which year was the first Asian Football Federation founded?
1954 1950 1958 1952
Which club won the first UEFA Cup in 1971?
Tottenham Hotspur Wolverhampton Wanderers Arsenal Leeds United
In which year was the first time goal-line technology was used at a World Cup?
2014 2010 2018 2012
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Which club won the first edition of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2000?
Corinthians Real Madrid Manchester United Necaxa
Which coach led Portugal to the title at the 2016 European Championship?
Fernando Santos Paulo Bento Carlos Queiroz Luiz Felipe Scolari
Which footballer became known as 'Der Kaiser'?
Franz Beckenbauer Gerd Müller Karl-Heinz Rummenigge Lothar Matthäus
Which country won the first European Championship in 1960?
Soviet Union Yugoslavia Spain France
Which footballer is known as 'El Fenómeno'?
Ronaldo (Brazil) Ronaldinho Cristiano Ronaldo Kaká
Which club played the first official football match under artificial light in 1878?
Sheffield FC Preston North End Notts County Blackburn Rovers
Which city was the location of the famous 'Miracle of Bern' finale in 1954?
Bern Basel Zurich Geneva
In which year was the backpass rule introduced whereby goalkeepers were no longer allowed to pick up the ball with their hands from a teammate?
1992 1990 1994 1988
Create a football history treasure hunt for Ages 17-18

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Frequently asked questions

You will pass famous stadiums, historic football fields, statues of legends and other iconic spots from the world of football. Each route is uniquely curated.

No, the scavenger hunt is suitable for everyone! You will learn a lot about football along the way, so even beginners can fully enjoy this sporty quest.

Absolutely! The football scavenger hunt is perfect for team building and group activities. Strengthen team spirit as you solve puzzles and discover football history together.

The average playing time is 2-3 hours, depending on the chosen route and group size. You set the pace yourself and can take breaks in between.