WORLD CUP HISTORY
What year was the first World Cup held?
a. 1930 b. 1934
c. 1938 d. 1950
a. 1930
Which country won the first World Cup?
a. Italy b. Uruguay
c. West Germany d. Brazil
b. Uruguay
This Argentinian player scored the controversial 'Hand of God' goal.
a. Mario Kempes b. Diego Maradona
c. Daniel Passarella d. Gabriel Batistuta
b. Diego Maradona
How many times has New Zealand Participated in the world cup?
3
What countries will host the 2026 World Cup?
a. South Korea & Japan b. USA, Canada & Mexico
c. USA & Canada d. Spain, Portugal & Morocco
b. USA, Canada & Mexico
How many countries participated in the first World Cup?
a. 10 b. 13
c. 15 d. 18
b. 13
What country won the 2018 World Cup?
a. Spain b. Germany
c. France d. Argentina
c. France
Which country did Ronaldinho represent during his World Cup career?
a. Spain b. Colombia
c. Argentina d. Brazil
d. Brazil
What was the overall score for New Zealand at the 2010 world cup?
0W - 0L - 3D
AND UNDEFEATED
How many teams will participate in the 2026 World Cup?
a. 32 b. 40
c. 46 d. 48
d. 48
The World Cup was cancelled in 1942 and 1946 because of ...
a. World War I b. World War II
c. Team boycotts d. Terrorists attacks
b. World War II
Which country is the reigning World Cup Champion?
a. Spain b. Germany
c. France d. Argentina
d. Argentina
This legendary Brazilian player is regarded as the greatest footballer in the history of the sport.
a. Ronaldo b. Ronaldinho
c. Pele d. Zico
c. Pele
Which New Zealand player was recently brought to fame due to an Argentine content creator? (Bonus points for why?)
Tim Payne
Due to having the least amount of followers of competitors at the tournament (4715 followers on instagram, now has 5.6 million)
How many groups of teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup?
a. 4 b. 8
c. 12 d. 16
c. 12
What was the name of the first World Cup trophy?
a. World Cup Trophy b. Jules Rimet Trophy
c. Continental Cup d. Confederations Cup
b. Jules Rimet Trophy
Which country has won the most World Cup titles?
a. Italy b. Germany
c. Brazil d. Argentina
c. Brazil
This former England midfielder, who is married to a Spice Girl, is famous for his free kicks.
a. David Beckham b. Bryan Robson
c. John Barnes d. Glen Hoddle
a. David Beckham
3-1 Win over Australia!!!
On what date will the 2026 World Cup commence?
a. 10th June b. 11th June
c. 12th June d. 19th June
b. 11th June
Which country got to keep the original World Cup trophy?
a. Italy b. West Germany
c. Brazil d. Argentina
c. Brazil
How many countries have won the World Cup since its inception?
a. 5 b. 6
c. 7 d. 8
d. 8
Who is the leading goalscorer in World Cup history?
a. Pele b. Miroslav Klose
c. Lionel Messi d. Ronaldo
b. Miroslav Klose
Of the 48 Teams/Countries participating in the world cup where does New Zealand rank?
48th :P
When will the final match of the 2026 World Cup take place?
a. 11th July b. 12th July
c. 18th July d. 19th July
d. 19th July