Host nations
What country hosted and won the first World Cup in 1930?
Uruguay
How many teams qualify for the world cup?
48
Which player won his first world cup with Argentina in 2022?
Lionel Messi
What is Shakira's famous 2010 world cup song?
Waka Waka
Who has played in the most world cup matches?
Messi
Which country the first African Nation to host the tournament?
South Africa
What is the highest ever finish at the world cup by the USA?
3rd place in 1930
Who has the most goals in the women's world cup?
Marta
Which long running animated series predicted the FIFA scandals before they ever happened?
The Simpsons
When was the first Women's World Cup held?
1991
Which two Asian countries were the first to co-host a world cup?
Japan and South Korea
Who is the only team to play in every world cup?
Brazil
Who scored the winning penalty kick for the US women in 1999?
Brandi Chastain
Which sea creature went viral in 2010 for correctly predicting multiple world cup matches?
Paul the Octopus
Who is the first European country to ever win the World Cup?
Italy
Which country was the first to host the world cup in the middle east?
Qatar
Who is the youngest goal scorer and the only player to win 3 world cups?
Pele
Which German player ahs the most world cup goals scored ever?
Miroslav Klose
His song “Wavin’ Flag” became a global hit after being remixed for the 2010 World Cup.
K'naan
Which US goalie set the the record for most saves in a world cup match with 16?
Tim Howard
Which famous stadium in Mexico City has hosted the most world cup finals?
Estadio Azteca
Who has won the most world cups?
Brazil
Which famous player scored the Hand of God goal in the 1986 world cup?
Diego Maradona
What collectible book becomes a global craze every World Cup, with fans trading stickers to complete their sets?
Panini World Cup Sticker Album
Who has scored the most goals for the USMNT at the world cup?
Landon Donovan