60+ Soccer Coloring Pages (Free Printable PDFs)
Soccer (known as football in many other countries) is one of the most popular sports in the world, and our free soccer coloring pages give young fans one more way to enjoy it.
With over 60 printable soccer coloring sheets, kids can discover soccer players in action, exciting game moments, soccer balls, goals, trophies, and more. They can also learn what other countries around the word call the game of soccer and why some countries adopted the name “soccer” while others use “football.”
What’s Included in Our Soccer Coloring Pages
✔ Free printable PDF soccer coloring pages
✔ Full bundle or individual pages to print at home or school
✔ Simple designs for toddlers and preschoolers, plus detailed pages for older kids
✔ Great for classroom activities, team events, family time, or rainy-day fun
✔ Soccer Player Coloring Pages
✔ Soccer Ball Coloring Pages
✔ Goal & Stadium Coloring Pages
✔ Soccer Trophy & Championship Pages
✔ Team & Practice Scenes
✔ Easy Soccer Coloring Pages for Preschoolers
✔ Funny Animal Soccer Pages
✔ Realistic Soccer Action Scenes
Let children pick and choose the images they want to color or print out all of the soccer coloring pages with the link above. Be sure to check out our list of soccer-themed activities to try with these free printable soccer coloring pages below.
Simple Soccer Coloring Pages for Toddlers
Introduce young children to the game of soccer with easy, fun designs featuring soccer balls, goals, players, and simple action scenes.
Animal Themed Soccer Coloring Pages
These coloring pages combine soccer fun with favorite animals, featuring playful bears, dogs, cats, rabbits, and other creatures kicking, dribbling, and scoring goals.
Fun Soccer Coloring Pages
From friendly backyard games to exciting match-day moments, these pages capture the joy and energy of soccer.
Realistic Looking Soccer Coloring Pages
Older kids can enjoy more detailed illustrations featuring soccer players in action, dramatic game moments, packed stadiums, championship celebrations, and soccer equipment.
What Is Soccer Called Around the World?
| What Do Other Countries Call Soccer? | Countries/Regions |
| Football | United Kingdom, New Zealand, France, and many other countries around the world |
| Soccer | United States, Canada, Australia, Ireland (in some contexts), Japan (sakkā) |
| Fútbol | Spain, Mexico, Argentina, and most Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America |
| Futebol | Brazil, Portugal |
| Fußball | Germany, Austria, parts of Switzerland |
| Calcio | Italy |
| Voetbal | Netherlands, Flemish-speaking Belgium |
| Fotboll | Sweden |
| Fotball | Norway |
| Fodbold | Denmark |
| Chukgu (축구) | South Korea |
| Zúqiú (足球) | China |
| Futbol (Футбол) | Russia and other Russian-speaking countries |
Why Is Soccer Called Soccer Instead of Football?
The game of soccer is referred to as “football” in most countries. So why is soccer called soccer in some countries? The soccer vs. football name dates back to the mid-1800s, when England formed the Football Association and created the rules of association football (a.k.a. soccer). Rugby football was also very popular at the time. To help distinguish between the two sports, students shortened the name of rugby football to “rugger” and the name of association football to “assoccer.” Over time, this name was shortened even more to the current name of “soccer.”
More Fun Sports and Outdoor Activities to Try
Recommended for: Kids of all ages
⭐ Fun Hockey & Baseball Coloring Pages
Looking for more sports-themed coloring fun? Check out our free hockey coloring pages featuring players skating, shooting, and celebrating on the ice, or explore our baseball coloring pages filled with batters, pitchers, home runs, and exciting game-day moments. Both collections include printable designs for a variety of ages and skill levels.
⭐ Outdoor Games for Kids
Print out the directions for each of these 15 outdoor games for groups of kids and set them loose outside to play them all. These are ideal for open spaces or wooded areas with trees that double as hiding spots!
⭐ 50 Fun Nature Activities for Preschoolers
From studying the sky and shadows to water and sand activities to nature-themed craft ideas, this list of outdoor fun provides many wonderful ways to get young kids engaged with the great outdoors.
Play Sports Day Addition
Help Punctuation Mark fix the Sports Day scores by solving two-digit addition problems that require regrouping.
Spectator Sports: Math Facts
Help the drivers win the race by solving addition and subtraction equations within 20.
Learn to Read with Soccer on ABCmouse YouTube
⚽🏆 Join a team of animal soccer players in What a Great Team!, an animated storybook that combines soccer excitement with reading fun. Along the way, young readers will practice key literacy skills such as decoding vowel patterns, recognizing sight words, reading compound words, and using context clues to build vocabulary.
