WORLD CUP HISTORY
What year was the first World Cup held?
a. 1930
Which nation was the first able to win the FIFA World Cup outside its own continent?
a. Italy
b. Uruguay
c. West Germany
d. Brasil
d. Brasil (1958, Sweden)
This Argentinian player scored the controversial 'Hand of God' goal.
Diego Maradona
Which Brazilian player was sent off in the 1998 World Cup Final after suffering a pre-match medical emergency?
Ronaldo
Which three nations are hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
USA, Canada and Mexico.
How many countries participated in the first World Cup?
a. 10 b. 13
c. 15 d. 18
b. 13
Which Country won the World Cup despite losing its opening match of the tournament?
a. Spain (2010)
b. Argentina (2022)
c. Both of the above
d. Neither of the above
c. Both of the above
How many FIFA WORLD CUPS did Ronaldinho play in?
3 (2002, 2006 and 2010)
Brasil's dramatic comeback against the Netherlands in the 1994 quarter-finals was ultimately decided by which method?
a. Extra time
b. Golden Goal
c. Penalty shoot-out
d. Replay
c. Penalty shoot-out
How many national teams are able to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
a. 32 teams are able to compete.
b. 40 teams are able to compete.
c. 48 teams are able to compete.
d. 64 teams are able to compete.
c. 48 teams are able to compete.
The World Cup was cancelled in 1942 and 1946 because of ...
World War II
Which country both hosted and won the 1966 World Cup?
a. Uruguay
b. Italy
c. England
d. West Germany
c. England
At what age did Pele win his first FIFA World Cup?
AND
Who assisted Pele's famous goal in the 1970 World cup final?
17 and Carlos Alberto.
Which brazilian defender scored the decisive goal against the Netherlands in the 1994?
a. Aldair
b. Branco
c. Marcio Santos
d. Jorginho
b. Branco
Which host nation has previously staged the men's FIFA World Cup more times than any other 2026 host?
a. Canada
b. Mexico
c. United States
d. None of them
b. Mexico
What was the name of the first World Cup trophy?
Jules Rimet Trophy
How many countries have won the World Cup since its inception?
a. 5
b. 6
c. 7
d. 8
d. 8
This former England midfielder, who is married to a Spice Girl, is famous for his free kicks.
David Beckham
During the 1982 World Cup, Brasil's elimination at the hands of İtaly became known by what expression among football historians?
a. The tragedy of Seville/Sarriá
b. The miracle of Madrid/Madriá
c. The fall of Barcelona/Barriá
d. The Roman Collapse
a. The tragedy of Seville (Sarriá)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final is scheduled to be played in which metropolitan area?
New York/New Jersey
Which country got to keep the original World Cup trophy?
a. Italy
b. West Germany
c. Brasil
d. Argentina
c. Brasil
Which World Cup champion remains the only nation to have won every World Cup Final it has reached?
Spain (1 Final)
Who is the leading goal scorer in World Cup history?
a. Pele
b. Miroslav Klose
c. Thomas Muller
d. Ronaldo
b. Miroslav Klose
Which Brazilian goalkeeper featured in both the 1994 and 1998 World Cup Finals?
a. Dida
b. Taffarel
c. Marcos
d. Gilmar
b. Taffarel
Under the 2026 tournament format, how many matches will be played in total?
a. 96
b. 100
c. 104
d. 112
c. 104