The 2026 World Cup (Happening Now!)
This is the first time in FIFA history that the World Cup is being co-hosted by three countries. What are they?
The United States, Mexico, and Canada.
In baseball or softball, what is the name of the leather glove worn by players on the field to catch the ball?
A mitt (or a glove)
Who is often called "The GOAT" in basketball, famous for wearing the number 23 for the Chicago Bulls?
Michael Jordan.
Which American superstar singer is married to the American football player Travis Kelce, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs?
Taylor Swift
In bowling, what do you call it when a player knocks down all 10 pins with their very first ball of the turn?
A strike.
Because of the new format expansion this year, how many teams are competing in total? (Hint: It used to be 32).
48 teams.
In ice hockey, what do players use to push the puck?
a hockey stick.
Who holds the record for the fastest 100-meter sprint in history, with a time of 9.58 seconds?
Usain Bolt.
Which famous British pop star and former member of the Spice Girls is married to the legendary football player David Beckham?
Victoria Beckham (also known as "Posh Spice").
In golf, what is the specific term used when a player gets the ball into the hole using one single hit from the starting area?
A hole-in-one (or an ace).
In the new 2026 format, how many total matches will be played throughout the tournament?
104.
Which sport uses a net, a racket, and a shuttlecock?
Badminton.
Which famous American female athlete won 4 Olympic gold medals in gymnastics and is considered one of the best gymnasts in history?
Simone Biles.
In the popular movie The Karate Kid, what is the name of the wise old martial arts master who teaches Daniel how to defend himself?
Mr. Miyagi.
In a standard individual track and field running competition, how many meters do the athletes run if they complete exactly one full lap around the track?
400 meters.
Which of these US cities will host the most matches (9) during the tournament?
Dallas (Arlington)
In soccer, what piece of protective gear must all players wear under their socks to protect their lower legs?
Shin guards (or shin pads).
Which famous Argentine football star spent most of his professional career playing for FC Barcelona before moving to Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami?
Lionel Messi.
Which famous professional wrestler became a massive Hollywood movie star, acting in films like Jumanji?
Dwayne Johnson.
Tony Hawk is a legendary figure and pioneer in which specific extreme sport?
Skateboarding.
What is the official slogan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup brand launch?
We are 26.
What specific material was traditionally used to string high-end tennis rackets before synthetic nylon took over?
Natural gut (made from cow or sheep intestines).
Diego Maradona, the legendary football star from Argentina, scored a very famous and controversial goal with his hand against England in the 1986 World Cup. What is the name given to this goal?
"The Hand of God" (La Mano de Dios).
Which luxury fashion brand designed the elegant official uniforms for Team USA at the Olympic opening ceremonies?
Ralph Lauren.
How long is a standard official marathon race? (Closest number wins if there is a tie).
42.195 km (42 km is perfectly acceptable)