WORLD CUP HISTORY
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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
What year did Cabo Verde participate in the World Cup for the first time?
a. 2026 b. 1990
c. 1998 d. 2006
a. 2026
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
Which country won the World Cup championship in 2022?
a. Spain b. Germany
c. France d. Argentina
d. Argentina
Which country did Ronaldinho represent during his World Cup career?
a. Spain b. Colombia
c. Argentina d. Brazil
d. Brazil
Who is the only player to win 3 FIFA World Cups?
a. Russell Latapy b. Shaka Hislop
c. Stern John d. Pele
d. Pele (1958,1962,1970)
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
What country won the 2018 World Cup?
a. Spain b. Germany
c. France d. Argentina
c. France
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 nation scored the very first goal in World Cup history?
a. France b. Brazil
c. Argentina d. Mexico
a. France
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
Who is the President of FIFA
A. Gianni Infantino
B. Aleksander Čeferin
C. Sepp Blatter
D. Michel Platini
A. Gianni Infantino
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 in 1970?
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
Brazil (5), Germany (4), Italy (4), Argentina (3), France (2), Uruguay (2), England (1), Spain (1)
Who is the leading goalscorer in World Cup history?
a. Pele b. Miroslav Klose
c. Lionel Messi d. Ronaldo
c. Lionel Messi (21)
What team did Trinidad and Tobago play in their first match in the World Cup?
a. England b. Paraguay
c. Bahrain d. Sweden
d. Sweden
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