Opening Kicks and First Picks
This South American country hosted the very first FIFA World Cup in 1930
Uruguay
This widely criticized World Cup song collaboration is often labeled by fans as one of the worst in tournament history
Jelly Roll and Carin Leon
This national team holds the unfortunate FIFA World Cup record for the most matches lost
Mexico
As this team was eliminated in the group stage, this fan went viral for a whiteboard message expressing ______
Adios Spana
Boston sports celebrations borrowed this nation's quirky tradition of crowning public statues with orange traffic cones.
Scotland
This year marked the inaugural FIFA Women’s World Cup held in China
1991
This Shakira hit, which became a global anthem for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, was released in this year
2010
In this 2014 FIFA World Cup semifinal, Germany stunned host nation Brazil 7–1, ending Brazil’s ____ match unbeaten streak
62
This ghost became an internet sensation during the 2022 World Cup
La'eeb
In Toronto, this fish is predicting world cup winners
Swimbappè
This country became the first to win back-to-back FIFA World Cups, claiming titles in 1934 and 1938
Italy
This Balkan nation is referenced in a tune that mentions the pressure of assimilation.
Bosnia
This loser became forever linked to Diego Maradona’s infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals
Peter Shilton
This World Cup star became the subject of a viral meme edit, pictured alongside the ‘Black Panther’ for cocaine forever
Diego Maradona
Loaded with roughly $16,000 worth of beer, this vehicle became the Tartan Army's memorable mode of transportation.
yellow school buses
Although written for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, this unofficial anthem song was famously played after every French goal during the 2018 World Cup.
Magic in the Air by Ahmed Chawki
In this qualifying match, the margin of ____ became the largest ever recorded in an international football match
31-0 (Australia v American Samoa)
A viral clip showed a Saudi fan removing this item in celebration after their shock victory over Argentina
Front Door
This football star has become a global brand ambassador for WALOVI, an international brand of Chinese herbal beverages
Erling Haaland
These World Cup debutants shocked defending champion France with a 1–0 victory in the opening match of the 2002 tournament
Senegal
This Uruguayan striker made headlines at the 2014 World Cup after controversially biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini
Luis Suarez