World Cup Jeopardy

History

100

The 2022 World Cup was won by this country.

Argentina

200

Despite winning the world cup 4 times (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006), this team has not qualified to play in the World Cup since 2014.

Italy

300

The only two times the world cup has ever been cancelled were both due to this historical event.

World War II

400

This country become the first African nation to reach the semi-finals in 2022.

Morocco

500

The first World Cup was held in Uruguay in this year. (Hint: the year ends in 0)

1930

Rules of the Game

100

This many players, including the goalkeeper, can be on the field for a team at one time.

11

200

A foul inside the 18-yard box results in this being awarded to the team that was fouled.

Penalty Kick

300

A severe violation like a handball or dangerous tackle is punished with this type of free kick.

Direct

400

If a team receives this many red cards, they are forced to forfeit the game.

5

500

If a game remains tied after regulation and stoppage time, two halves of this length are played before a penalty shootout begins.

15 minutes

Famous Past Players

100

This Brazilian footballer won the World Cup in 1994 and 2002, and shares a name with another notable FIFA legend.

Ronaldo/R9/O Fenomeno

200

This Brazilian was the youngest to ever win a world cup (17 years old) and the only player to win three world cups.

Pele

300

This Italian keeper holds the record for most international games played by a goalie.

Gianluigi Buffon

400

This Argentine player has a signature spinning skill move named after him, and won the World Cup in 1986.

Diego Maradona

500

This French player was known for his incredible footskills and awareness, as well as his temper, which led to a notorious headbutting incident in the 2006 world cup final.

Zinedine Zidane

Name The Country

100

This country has the second-most world cup titles, and  has finished second place more than any other nation.

Germany

200

Also known as “Le Bleus” (The Blues), this country was the winner of the 2018 world cup.

France

300

This country is known as the “Birthplace of Soccer” and is where the first official rules were created.

England

400

Known as “El Tri” (Short for “El Tricolor”), this national team wears Green, White, and Red.

Mexico

500

This country holds the record for most World Cup Titles, with 5.

Brazil

WC 2026

100

The three countries hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Canada, Mexico, USA

200

This Spanish prodigy scored their first goal of the tournament at just 18 years old.

Lamine Yamal

300

The leading scorer (so far) at the 2026 World Cup, with 5 goals so far.

Lionel Messi

400

This player became the first to score at 6 tournaments during the group stage of the 2026 WC.

Cristiano Ronaldo

500

This island nation became the smallest country to ever qualify for the world cup in 2026.

Curaçao