The FIFA World Cup turns one ball, one trophy, and a planet full of fans into the biggest soccer quiz imaginable.
These 120 questions race through champions, classic finals, record setters, host cities, and the history-making 2026 tournament.
World Cup Kickoff
Q: What organization runs the men's FIFA World Cup?
A: FIFA.
Q: What sport is played at the FIFA World Cup?
A: Association football, or soccer.
Q: How often is the men's World Cup normally held?
A: Every four years.
Q: When was the first men's World Cup played?
A: 1930.
Q: Which country hosted the first men's World Cup?
A: Uruguay.
Q: Which country won the first men's World Cup?
A: Uruguay.
Q: What trophy is awarded to the men's World Cup champion?
A: The FIFA World Cup Trophy.
Q: How many players may each team have on the field at once, including its goalkeeper?
A: 11.
Q: How long is a regulation World Cup match?
A: 90 minutes plus added time.
Q: How many halves are in regulation play?
A: Two.
Q: What may follow a tied knockout match after regulation?
A: Extra time and, if needed, a penalty shootout.
Q: How long is World Cup extra time?
A: 30 minutes.
Q: What card sends a player off?
A: A red card.
Q: What card formally cautions a player?
A: A yellow card.
Q: What is a clean sheet?
A: A match in which a team allows no goals.
Tournament Through Time
Q: Which two World Cups were canceled because of World War II?
A: 1942 and 1946.
Q: What year did the World Cup resume after World War II?
A: 1950.
Q: How was the 1950 champion decided?
A: By a final group stage.
Q: Which country won the decisive 1950 match known as the Maracanazo?
A: Uruguay.
Q: Which country hosted the 1950 World Cup?
A: Brazil.
Q: When did the tournament first expand to 24 teams?
A: 1982.
Q: When did it first expand to 32 teams?
A: 1998.
Q: How many teams played in the 2026 World Cup?
A: 48.
Q: How many matches were played at the 2026 World Cup?
A: 104.
Q: Which tournament first used goal-line technology?
A: The 2014 World Cup.
Q: Which men's World Cup first used video assistant referees?
A: The 2018 World Cup.
Q: Which World Cup was the first held in the Middle East?
A: Qatar 2022.
Q: Which World Cup was the first held in Africa?
A: South Africa 2010.
Q: Which World Cup was the first held in Asia?
A: Korea/Japan 2002.
Q: Which edition was the first co-hosted men's World Cup?
A: Korea/Japan 2002.
Champions Circle
Q: Which country won the 1934 and 1938 World Cups?
A: Italy.
Q: Which country won the 1954 World Cup?
A: West Germany.
Q: Which country won its first title in 1966?
A: England.
Q: Which country won the 1978 World Cup?
A: Argentina.
Q: Which country won the 1986 World Cup?
A: Argentina.
Q: Which country won the 1998 World Cup?
A: France.
Q: Which country won the 2006 World Cup?
A: Italy.
Q: Which country won the 2010 World Cup?
A: Spain.
Q: Which country won the 2014 World Cup?
A: Germany.
Q: Which country won the 2018 World Cup?
A: France.
Q: Which country won the 2022 World Cup?
A: Argentina.
Q: Which country won the 2026 World Cup?
A: Spain.
Q: Whom did Spain defeat in the 2026 final?
A: Argentina.
Q: What was the score in the 2026 final after extra time?
A: Spain 1, Argentina 0.
Q: How many men's World Cup titles had Spain won through 2026?
A: Two.
Finals to Remember
Q: Whom did Uruguay defeat in the 1930 final?
A: Argentina.
Q: Whom did England defeat in the 1966 final?
A: West Germany.
Q: Who scored a hat trick for England in the 1966 final?
A: Geoff Hurst.
Q: Whom did Brazil defeat in the 1970 final?
A: Italy.
Q: Who captained Brazil to the 1970 title?
A: Carlos Alberto.
Q: Whom did Argentina defeat in the 1986 final?
A: West Germany.
Q: Who scored Argentina's winning goal in the 1986 final?
A: Jorge Burruchaga.
Q: Whom did France defeat in the 1998 final?
A: Brazil.
Q: Who scored twice for France in the 1998 final?
A: Zinedine Zidane.
Q: Who scored both of Brazil's goals in the 2002 final?
A: Ronaldo.
Q: Who scored Spain's winning goal in the 2010 final?
A: Andrés Iniesta.
Q: Who scored Germany's extra-time winner in the 2014 final?
A: Mario Götze.
Q: Which team did France beat 4-2 in the 2018 final?
A: Croatia.
Q: Which goalkeeper helped Argentina win the 2022 final shootout?
A: Emiliano Martínez.
Q: Who scored the only goal in the 2026 final?
A: Ferran Torres.
Stars and Records
Q: Who held the men's World Cup appearance record after the 2026 tournament?
A: Lionel Messi.
Q: How many World Cup matches had Lionel Messi played through 2026?
A: 34.
Q: Who holds the men's World Cup career scoring record?
A: Miroslav Klose.
Q: How many World Cup goals did Miroslav Klose score?
A: 16.
Q: Who scored 15 World Cup goals for Brazil?
A: Ronaldo.
Q: Who scored a record 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup?
A: Just Fontaine.
Q: Who is the only player to win three men's World Cups?
A: Pelé.
Q: How old was Pelé when he won the 1958 World Cup?
A: 17.
Q: Who scored the Hand of God goal in 1986?
A: Diego Maradona.
Q: Who scored the Goal of the Century in the same 1986 match?
A: Diego Maradona.
Q: Which goalkeeper won the Golden Ball at the 2002 World Cup?
A: Oliver Kahn.
Q: Who became the first man to score in five World Cups in 2022?
A: Cristiano Ronaldo.
Q: Who scored a hat trick in the 2022 World Cup final?
A: Kylian Mbappé.
Q: Who became the oldest coach to win the men's World Cup in 2026?
A: Luis de la Fuente.
Q: Which goalkeeper recorded seven clean sheets at the 2026 World Cup?
A: Unai Simón.
Awards and Match Facts
Q: What award goes to the tournament's top scorer?
A: The Golden Boot.
Q: What award honors the tournament's best player?
A: The Golden Ball.
Q: What award recognizes the best goalkeeper?
A: The Golden Glove.
Q: What award recognizes the best young player?
A: The FIFA Young Player Award.
Q: Who won the Golden Ball at the 2022 World Cup?
A: Lionel Messi.
Q: Who won the Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup?
A: Kylian Mbappé.
Q: How many goals did Mbappé score at the 2022 World Cup?
A: Eight.
Q: Who won the Golden Glove at the 2022 World Cup?
A: Emiliano Martínez.
Q: What is awarded when a foul occurs inside the defending team's penalty area?
A: A penalty kick.
Q: How far is the penalty mark from the goal line?
A: 12 yards.
Q: What decides whether the whole ball crossed the goal line?
A: Goal-line technology can assist the referee.
Q: What does VAR stand for?
A: Video assistant referee.
Q: Can a player be offside directly from a throw-in?
A: No.
Q: How many points does a team receive for a group-stage win?
A: Three.
Q: How many points does a team receive for a group-stage draw?
A: One.
Hosts, Stadiums, and Symbols
Q: Which country hosted the World Cup in both 1970 and 1986?
A: Mexico.
Q: Which country became the first to host the men's World Cup three times in 2026?
A: Mexico.
Q: Which three countries hosted the 2026 World Cup?
A: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Q: How many host cities staged matches in 2026?
A: 16.
Q: Which stadium hosted the 2026 final?
A: New York New Jersey Stadium.
Q: In which U.S. state is New York New Jersey Stadium located?
A: New Jersey.
Q: Which famous Rio de Janeiro stadium hosted the decisive 1950 match?
A: The Maracanã.
Q: Which London stadium hosted the 1966 final?
A: Wembley Stadium.
Q: Which stadium hosted the 2010 final?
A: Soccer City in Johannesburg.
Q: What instrument became a signature sound of the 2010 World Cup?
A: The vuvuzela.
Q: What was the name of the 1970 World Cup ball?
A: Telstar.
Q: What was the name of the 1986 World Cup mascot?
A: Pique.
Q: What was the name of the 1994 World Cup mascot?
A: Striker.
Q: What animal was Striker?
A: A dog.
Q: What was the name of the 2022 match ball?
A: Al Rihla.
The 2026 World Cup
Q: On what date was the 2026 final played?
A: July 19, 2026.
Q: Was the 2026 final decided in regulation time?
A: No.
Q: In what minute did Ferran Torres score in the 2026 final?
A: The 106th minute.
Q: Who coached 2026 champion Spain?
A: Luis de la Fuente.
Q: Who finished second at the 2026 World Cup?
A: Argentina.
Q: Which country finished third in 2026?
A: England.
Q: Which country finished fourth in 2026?
A: France.
Q: What was the score of the 2026 third-place match?
A: England 6, France 4.
Q: Who scored a hat trick for England in the 2026 third-place match?
A: Bukayo Saka.
Q: Which team held Spain to a scoreless draw in the 2026 group stage?
A: Cabo Verde.
Q: How many goals did Spain concede during the 2026 tournament?
A: One.
Q: Which defending champion reached the 2026 final?
A: Argentina.
Q: What unprecedented double did Spain complete in 2026?
A: Holding the men's and women's FIFA World Cup titles at the same time.
Q: How many fans attended the 2026 tournament in total?
A: 6,810,966.
Q: Was 2026 the first men's World Cup hosted by three countries?
A: Yes.
A World-Class Finish
You made it through 120 questions without needing extra time. Lift that imaginary trophy proudly.
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