WORLD CUP BASICS
How often is the FIFA World Cup played?
Every 4 years.
Which country hosted the first World Cup in 1930?
Uruguay.
Which Argentine player captained Argentina in 2022?
Lionel Messi.
Which country has won the most World Cups?
Brazil.
Which animal was the mascot of the 1966 World Cup?
A lion.
Which sport is played in the FIFA World Cup?
Football (soccer).
Which country hosted the 2014 World Cup?
Brazil.
Which Portuguese star wears number 7?
Cristiano Ronaldo.
Which country won the first World Cup?
Uruguay.
What is the name of Argentina's national team nickname?
La Albiceleste.
How many teams usually play in a World Cup tournament (until 2022)?
32 teams.
Which country hosted the 2018 World Cup?
Russia.
Which Brazilian legend was known as "The King of Football"?
Pelé.
Which country won the 2018 World Cup?
France.
Here is how the top scorers finalized their tallies during the competition. Is the order OK? Would you change it?
Lionel Messi
Julián Álvarez
Kylian Mbappé
1) Kylian Mbappé (France): 8 goals
2) Lionel Messi (Argentina): 7 goals
3) Julián Álvarez (Argentina): 4 goals
In which country was the 2022 World Cup played?
Qatar
Which country will co-host the 2026 World Cup?
USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Which famous player was known as "Hand of God"?
Diego Maradona.
How many people attended the opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup at Al Bayt Stadium,in 2022?
a) 60000
b) 70000
c) 90000
a) 60000
How much does the world cup trophy cost?
The original solid-gold FIFA World Cup trophy is valued at approximately $20 million.
Which country won the 2022 World Cup?
Argentina
Which continent hosted the 2022 World Cup?
Asia.
Who won the Golden Ball at the 2022 World Cup?
Lionel Messi.
How many goals were scored across the entire tournament?
a) 142
b) 172
c) 182
b) 172 goals.
How many times has the World Cup Cup been stolen?
a) never. It's a myth.
b) twice.
c) four times.
b) twice.
It was stolen for the first time in 1, in London.
The second robbery took place inside the CBF (Confederación Brasileña de Fútbol) building in Rio de Janeiro.