KFA KFA History and Organization 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In what year was the Korea Football Association (KFA) founded?
- 1928 (Correct answer)
- 1945
- 1933
- 1948
Correct answer: 1928
The KFA was founded in 1928 during the Japanese colonial period, making it one of Asia's oldest football federations.
Question 2: Which international body governs the KFA at the global level?
- AFC
- FIFA (Correct answer)
- UEFA
- CONCACAF
Correct answer: FIFA
FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) is the global governing body that oversees the KFA.
Question 3: The KFA is a member of which continental football confederation?
- CONMEBOL
- CAF
- AFC (Correct answer)
- OFC
Correct answer: AFC
The KFA is a member of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), which governs football across the Asian continent.
Question 4: What is the nickname of the South Korean national football team?
- The Red Tigers
- The Blue Dragons
- The Taeguk Warriors (Correct answer)
- The Seoul Strikers
Correct answer: The Taeguk Warriors
The South Korean national team is nicknamed the Taeguk Warriors, derived from the Taeguk symbol on the national flag.
Question 5: Where is the KFA headquarters located?
- Busan
- Incheon
- Seoul (Correct answer)
- Daejeon
Correct answer: Seoul
The KFA headquarters is located in Seoul, the capital city of South Korea.
Question 6: In which year did South Korea co-host the FIFA World Cup with Japan?
- 1998
- 2006
- 2010
- 2002 (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 2002
South Korea and Japan jointly hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup, during which South Korea famously reached the semi-finals.
KFA KFA History and Organization 1
In what year was the Korea Football Association (KFA) founded?