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Timeline
Six moments. Put them in order.
Six moments from football history. One correct order. Whether it is a player's career milestones or a club's trophies — can you sort them from first to last?
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How to play Timeline
Step 1: Six football events are shown in a scrambled order.
Step 2: Drag and drop the events to arrange them in chronological order (earliest first).
Step 3: Submit your ordering when you are happy with the sequence.
Step 4: Each try shows which events are in the right place. You have five tries.
Step 5: The fewer attempts you need, the better your result.
Why players love it
- Tests your sense of football history, not just individual facts.
- Covering players, clubs, tournaments, and moments across decades of the game.
- Deceptively tricky — events from the same era are particularly challenging to order.
Frequently asked questions
How does the Football Timeline game work?
You are given 6 football events in a scrambled order. Drag and drop them to arrange them chronologically — earliest at the top. The events might be moments from a player's career, a club's history, or major tournament milestones.
Is Football Timeline free to play?
Yes. The Timeline game is free to play every day in your browser at football-iq.app/play/timeline. No account or app download needed.
What subjects does the Timeline cover?
Timeline games cover a wide range of subjects: a player's career milestones, a club's trophy history, World Cup winners in order, transfer windows, and more. Each daily game has a different theme.
How often does a new Timeline puzzle come out?
A new Timeline puzzle is published every day. Come back each day to test your knowledge of football history.
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