Flag Origins
This country's flag features a white cross on a square red field — one of only two square national flags in the world.
What is Switzerland?
This military general took advantage of the instability in France following the Revolution to seize power and eventually crown himself Emperor in 1804.
Who is Napoleon Bonaparte?
This country famously lost the 2014 World Cup semifinal 7-1 on home soil.
What is Brazil?
This Brazilian martial art combines dance, music, and self-defense and was developed by enslaved Africans.
What is Capoeira?
In this Pennsylvania town in the USA residents gather to watch a groundhog 'predict' whether winter will end or last for another 6 weeks.
What is Punxatawny?
The coat of arms on this country's flag portrays an eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus while holding a snake.
What is Mexico?
Before the Revolution where Haiti gained its independence, it was known as this French colony, the wealthiest in the Caribbean.
What was Saint-Domingue?
This Swiss city is home to FIFA's headquarters.
What is Zurich?
This country holds more lakes than the rest of the world combined.
What is Canada?
Every November, this country uses marigolds and sugar skulls to honor the deceased on the Day of the Dead.
What is Mexico?
The Netherlands national football team is famous for wearing this bright color, which is not on their modern flag but represents their royal historic roots.
What is orange?
Legend says that the founder of this Swiss city named it after the first animal he encountered on a hunt
What is Bern?
The 2026 World Cup expands to this many teams for the first time ever.
What is 48 teams?
Only the narrow Strait of Gibraltar separates this North African nation from Spain.
What is Morocco?
In this country hot maple syrup is poured onto fresh snow and rolled onto a stick as "taffy."
What is Canada?
Scotland's flag features a cross often associated with this Apostle who is also the country's patron saint
Who is Saint Andrew?
For 13 years, this coastal city served as the capital of a European country across an ocean
What is Rio de Janeiro?
This legendary player scored the "Hand of God" goal in 1986.
Who is Diego Maradona?
This national animal of Scotland, was believed to be the natural enemy of the lion, the national animal of England
What is a unicorn?
In South America, it is a joyful New Year's Eve custom to eat twelve of these fruits at midnight, each representing a wish for the upcoming months.
What are grapes?
Moroccos's flag has a green star on red. This star is also known by a religious name - what is it called?
What is the Seal/Star of Solomon?
This South American liberator, known as "El Libertador," helped free countries like Venezuela, Colombia, and Peru.
Who is Simón Bolívar?
In 1990, 32 years before Morocco's semifinal run, this nation became the first African team to reach the World Cup quarterfinals.
What is Cameroon?
Before oil and gas was discovered, the wealth of Qatar was largely based on this maritime industry.
What is pearl diving?
On New Year's Eve, beachgoers in this country dress in white and leap over seven waves for good luck.