WORLD CUP HISTORY
What innovation was used in 2018 for the first time in World Cup history to assist referees with the on-field management of matches?
a. Vanishing spray b. Hawk-eye technology
c. VAR d. Referee Referral System
c. VAR
Which country hosted the first World Cup?
a. Italy b. France
c. Brazil d. Uruguay
d. Uruguay
What is the colour of Brazil's team jersey?
a. Red b. Orange
c. Pink d. Yellow
d. Yellow
How often is the World Cup staged?
a. Every year b. Every two years
c. Every three years d. Every four years
d. Every four years
Which team will Harry Kane captain in the 2026 World Cup?
a. Germany b. Belgium
c. Switzerland d. England
d. England
What was the official 2010 World Cup song?
a. Celebrate the Day b. Oh Africa
c. Waka Waka d. We Are One
c. Waka Waka
What country hosted the 1994 World Cup?
a. Mexico b. Germany
c. USA d. France
c. USA
What is the colour of the Italian uniform?
a. Green b. Blue
c. Orange d. Yellow
b. Blue
Which country has participated in every World Cup Finals tournament?
a. Uruguay b. England
c. Germany d. Brazil
d. Brazil
Cristiano Ronaldo will be aiming to captain _______________ to its first World Cup title.
a. Spain b. Portugal
c. Saudi Arabia d. England
a. Portugal
Who sang the official 2010 World Cup song?
a. Shakira b. Hugh Masekela
c. Akon d. Wyclef Jean
a. Shakira
These two countries were the first and only co-hosts in World Cup history.
a. South Korea & Japan b. China & Japan
c. China & South Korea d. France & Spain
a. South Korea & Japan
Which team plays in orange jerseys?
a. Holland b. Japan
c. France d. Spain
a. Holland
This type of technology was used for the first time in the 2014 World Cup Finals tournament to assist referees in the officiating of matches.
a. VAR b. Goal-line Technology
c. Referee Referral System d. Hawk-Eye Technology
b. Goal-line Technology
Lionel Messi is expected to play a key role for ________________ in the 2026 World Cup.
a. USA b. Argentina
c. Spain d. France
b. Argentina
Which African country was the first to reach the quarter-finals of a World Cup tournament?
a. Cameroon b. Algeria
c. Nigeria d. Egypt
a. Cameroon
Which country was the first from Africa to host a World Cup Finals tournament?
a. Algeria b. Egypt
c. South Africa d. Morocco
c. South Africa
What is the colour of Spain's team jersey?
a. Green b. Brown
c. Red d. Orange
c. Red
Which country is regarded as the best team to have never won a World Cup, having lost three times in the final in 1974, 1978 and 2010?
a. Portugal b. Holland
c. Mexico d. Colombia
b. Holland
Luka Modric will captain his country, ______________ in the 2026 World Cup.
a. Croatia b. Spain
c. England d. Germany
a. Croatia
What year did Jamaica make its first and only appearance in a World Cup Finals tournament?
a. 1994 b. 1998
c. 2002 d. 2006
b. 1998
This middle eastern country hosted the 2022 World Cup.
a. Qatar b. Saudi Arabia
c. Iran d. United Arab Emirates
a. Qatar
This team is well-known for its blue and white striped jersey.
a. Italy b. France
c. Japan d. Argentina
d. Argentina
What country holds the record for being the least populated to qualify for a World Cup Finals tournament?
a. Jamaica b. Iceland
c. Curacao d. Trinidad and Tobago
c. Curacao
Marquinhos will captain this South American team at the 2026 World Cup.
a. Colombia b. Argentina
c. Brazil d. Uruguay
c. Brazil