Sports
In baseball, how many strikes does it take for a batter to be out?
Three strikes.
How many countries are hosting the 2026 World Cup together?
Three countries (USA, Canada, and Mexico).
Complete the sentence: "The soccer coach __________ the team to practice hard." (shouts / melts)
shouts (because a coach can shout, but a coach cannot melt!)
Michael Jackson’s 1982 album is the best-selling album of all time. It shares a name with a spooky music video with zombies. What is it?
Thriller.
What is the name of the longest river in the world, located in South America?
The Amazon River.
What do you call the official who enforces the rules in a basketball or soccer game?
A referee (or umpire for baseball/tennis).
Which country won the last FIFA World Cup back in 2022?
Argentina.
Complete the sentence: "Famous rock stars __________ guitars during their concerts." (play / flies)
play (because "stars" is plural, so it takes "play", and you don't fly a guitar!)
Which famous British rock band sings the anthems "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions"?
Queen
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, what is the name of Thor's magical hammer?
Mjolnir.
In what sport would you perform a "slam dunk" or a "three-pointer"?
Basketball.
True or False: This 2026 World Cup is the first time in history that 48 teams are competing instead of 32.
True.
Complete the sentence: "My dad __________ the newspaper while drinking his coffee." (reads / bakes)
reads (because "dad" is singular, and you don't bake a newspaper!)
The Beatles came from a very famous port city in England. What is the name of this city?
Liverpool
What is the closest star to our planet Earth?
The Sun.
Every how many years are the Olympic Games celebrated?
Every four years.
Mexico is making history with this tournament. How many times has Mexico hosted a World Cup including 2026?
Three times (1970, 1986, and 2026).
Complete the sentence: "The champions __________ a gold trophy at the end of the tournament." (receive / cooks)
receive (because "champions" is plural, and you don't cook a trophy!)
What is the name of the lead singer of Guns N' Roses, famous for his high-pitched voice and bandana?
Axl Rose.
Which country gifted the famous Statue of Liberty to the United States?
France
Which famous athlete is widely considered the fastest runner in history, holding the 100m world record?
Usain Bolt.
What is the name of the international organization that governs soccer and organizes the World Cup?
FIFA.
Complete the sentence: "An astronaut __________ spaceships to explore the universe." (designs / cries)
designs (because "astronaut" is singular, so it takes the 's', and it fits the context).
Complete the name of this famous 1983 song by the band The Police: "Every Breath You __________".
Take ("Every Breath You Take").
What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator.