Host Nations & Firsts
Due to intense summer heat, the 2022 World Cup in this Middle Eastern nation became the first to be held in November and December. Which nation?
Qatar
The Three Lions
England
In 2014, the host nation Brazil suffered a historic and shocking 7-1 semi-final defeat at the hands of this eventual champion. Who defeated them?
Germany
Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, José Mourinho, Erik ten Hag.
Manchester United
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FC Barcelona
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The 2026 World Cup is the first to feature an expanded roster of 48 teams, an increase from this previous number that had been the standard since 1998. How many teams played before?
32
Die Mannschaft (The Team)
Germany
In the 2006 World Cup Final, Zinedine Zidane was famously sent off in his final professional match after delivering this physical strike to the chest of Marco Materazzi. What did Zidane do?
Headbutt
Louis van Gaal, Frank Rijkaard, Pep Guardiola, Luis Enrique, Xavi.
FC Barcelona
Emirates, bwin, Siemens, ---.com, Teka, Otaysa
Real Madrid
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Despite football not being its most popular domestic sport, this 1994 host nation still holds the all-time record for total World Cup attendance.
USA
La Albiceleste
Argentina
In the 2010 quarter-final, this Uruguayan forward deliberately blocked a Ghanaian goal with his hands in the final minute, earning a red card but saving his team. Which player are we talking about?
Luis Suarez
Carlo Ancelotti, José Mourinho, Rafael Benítez, Zinedine Zidane.
Real Madrid
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Manchester United
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The 2010 tournament marked a historic first when it was hosted in this country, bringing the World Cup to the African continent. Which country?
South Africa
The Socceroos
Australia
At the 1994 final in Pasadena, Roberto Baggio's missed penalty in the shootout handed the World Cup trophy to this South American rival. Who won the trophy?
Brazil
Claudio Ranieri, José Mourinho, Guus Hiddink, Antonio Conte, Thomas Tuchel.
Chelsea FC
Telekom, Opel, Commodore
FC Bayern München
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Nirma
The very first FIFA World Cup was held in 1930 and was won by this South American host nation.
Uruguay
The Indomitable Lions
Cameroon
In the 1966 World Cup Final, England took a 3-2 lead against West Germany when the ball hit the crossbar and bounced down - a goal that is still debated today as to whether it actually crossed the line.
Wembley Goal
Ottmar Hitzfeld, Jupp Heynckes, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Hansi Flick.
FC Bayern München
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