Answers to the most common questions about OXO Football, XO Football, and the football tic-tac-toe game — rules, multiplayer, and more.
OXO Football is a free mobile football tic-tac-toe game. You place real footballers on a 3×3 board with three clubs across the top and three down the left. Each cell is the intersection of two teams — you must pick a player who has played for both.
Yes. OXO Football and XO Football refer to the same game. Players often search for both spellings — OXO, XO, or X O Football — but the app is the same football strategy game on iOS and Android.
Classic tic-tac-toe uses X and O on a 3×3 grid. OXO Football uses the same 3×3 layout, but three football teams run across the top and three down the left. Instead of marking X or O, you name a valid footballer for each cell. You still need three in a row to win, but every move tests your football knowledge.
Yes. OXO Football is free to download on the App Store and Google Play. You can play solo against the AI or challenge friends in multiplayer mode at no cost.
Yes. OXO Football includes a multiplayer mode so you can compete with friends or family. Take turns placing footballers on the board and see who has the sharper football memory.
You win by getting three of your footballers in a row — horizontally, vertically, or diagonally — just like tic-tac-toe. You must also block your opponent from completing a line while only placing valid players who played for both intersecting teams.
OXO Football features clubs from top European leagues including the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and more. Boards rotate with different team combinations so the football tic-tac-toe challenge stays fresh.
Not at all. OXO Football offers multiple difficulty levels. Casual fans can enjoy the game while stats obsessives can test deep transfer knowledge. The rules are simple — if you know basic football, you can start playing in minutes.
For step-by-step rules, see our how to play guide.
Download the free football tic-tac-toe game and test your football knowledge.
