FIFA World Cup Quiz Questions & Answers 2026 — 100 Q&A

The FIFA World Cup — The Greatest Show on Earth

The FIFA World Cup is the most-watched sporting event on the planet. Held every four years, it brings together the best national football teams from across the globe to compete for the sport's ultimate prize. Since its inaugural edition in Uruguay in 1930, the tournament has grown from 13 teams to a record 48 teams in 2026. Whether you are a die-hard football fan or a casual viewer, brushing up on your World Cup trivia is a must — especially with the 2026 tournament happening right now in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

2026 FIFA World Cup — Key Facts

• ⚽ Host nations: United States, Canada, Mexico — first World Cup hosted by 3 countries
• 📅 Dates: 11 June – 19 July 2026
• 🏟️ Final venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York/New Jersey)
• 🌍 Teams competing: 48 (record — previously 32)
• 🏆 Format: 12 groups of 4, then Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarters, Semis, Final
• 🎮 Total matches: 104
• 🇦🇷 Defending champions: Argentina (2022 winners)
• 🆕 Tournament debutants: Cabo Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, Uzbekistan
• ❌ Notable absentee: Italy — 4-time champions failed to qualify

All-Time World Cup Champions

• 🥇 Brazil — 5 titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
• 🥇 Germany — 4 titles (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)
• 🥇 Italy — 4 titles (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
• 🥇 Argentina — 3 titles (1978, 1986, 2022)
• 🥇 France — 2 titles (1998, 2018)
• 🥇 Uruguay — 2 titles (1930, 1950)
• 🥇 England — 1 title (1966)
• 🥇 Spain — 1 title (2010)

All-Time World Cup Records

• ⚽ Most titles: Brazil (5)
• 🎯 All-time top scorer: Miroslav Klose, Germany — 16 goals
• 🔥 Most goals in a single tournament: Just Fontaine, France — 13 goals in 1958
• ⚡ Fastest goal ever: Hakan Şükür, Turkey — 10.8 seconds (2002)
• 🧤 Oldest player ever: Essam El-Hadary, Egypt — 45 years, 161 days (2018)
• 🌟 Youngest player ever: Norman Whiteside, N. Ireland — 17 years, 41 days (1982)
• 👶 Youngest goalscorer ever: Pelé, Brazil — 17 years, 239 days (1958)
• 👴 Oldest goalscorer ever: Roger Milla, Cameroon — 42 years (1994)
• 🎩 Fastest hat-trick: László Kiss, Hungary — 7 minutes 42 seconds (1982)
• 🏟️ Highest-scoring game: Austria 7–5 Switzerland (1954) — 12 goals
• 📺 Most finals played: Germany — 8 finals
• 🌐 Only team at every World Cup: Brazil
• 🏆 Most goals in a final: 6 — France 3–3 Argentina (2022, AET), won by Argentina 4–2 on pens

Legendary World Cup Moments

Pelé — The 1958 Teenage Sensation

At just 17, Pelé became the youngest goalscorer in World Cup history at the 1958 tournament in Sweden. He went on to win the World Cup three times (1958, 1962, 1970) — still the record for any player. Brazil defeated host nation Sweden 5–2 in the final.

Maradona's Hand of God — 1986

In the 1986 quarter-final against England, Diego Maradona scored one of football's most controversial goals — punching the ball into the net with his hand. In the same match, he also scored what is widely considered the greatest goal of all time, dribbling past five English players before scoring. Argentina went on to win the tournament.

Geoff Hurst's Hat-Trick — 1966 Final

England's Geoff Hurst scored a hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany — still the only hat-trick in a World Cup final. England won 4–2 at Wembley. Kylian Mbappé matched the hat-trick feat in 2022 but on the losing side.

Germany 7–1 Brazil — 2014 Semi-Final

One of the most shocking results in World Cup history. Host nation Brazil were demolished 7–1 by Germany in the 2014 semi-final in Belo Horizonte — a game Brazilians call the Mineirazo. Germany went on to win the tournament, beating Argentina 1–0 in the final.

Argentina Win 2022 World Cup — Messi's Crowning Glory

Lionel Messi finally won the World Cup in 2022, leading Argentina past France in one of the greatest finals ever played. The match ended 3–3 after extra time (Mbappé scoring a hat-trick for France), with Argentina winning 4–2 on penalties. It cemented Messi's status as the greatest player of all time.

100 FIFA World Cup Quiz Questions & Answers

Section 1: World Cup Basics (Q1–Q10)

1. In which year was the first FIFA World Cup held? (1930)
2. Which country hosted the first World Cup? (Uruguay)
3. Which country has won the most World Cups? (Brazil — 5 titles)
4. Who are the defending World Cup champions? (Argentina — 2022)
5. How many teams competed in the 2026 World Cup? (48)
6. Which three countries are hosting the 2026 World Cup? (USA, Canada, Mexico)
7. Where is the 2026 World Cup final being played? (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey)
8. How often is the FIFA World Cup held? (Every 4 years)
9. What are the official dates of the 2026 World Cup? (11 June – 19 July 2026)
10. How many total matches are played in the 2026 World Cup? (104)

Section 2: Champions & Titles (Q11–Q20)

11. How many World Cup titles does Germany have? (4 — 1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)
12. How many World Cup titles does Italy have? (4 — 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
13. Which country won the first ever World Cup? (Uruguay)
14. Which country won the 2018 World Cup? (France)
15. Which country won the 2014 World Cup? (Germany)
16. Which country won the 2010 World Cup? (Spain)
17. Which country won the 2006 World Cup? (Italy)
18. Which country won the 2002 World Cup? (Brazil)
19. How many World Cup titles does France have? (2 — 1998 and 2018)
20. Which notable former champion failed to qualify for 2026? (Italy)

Section 3: Top Scorers & Records (Q21–Q35)

21. Who is the all-time top scorer in World Cup history? (Miroslav Klose — 16 goals)
22. How many World Cup goals did Ronaldo (Brazil) score? (15)
23. How many World Cup goals did Gerd Müller score? (14)
24. Who holds the record for most goals in a single World Cup tournament? (Just Fontaine — 13 goals in 1958)
25. Who scored the fastest goal in World Cup history? (Hakan Şükür — 10.8 seconds, 2002)
26. Who scored a hat-trick in the 2022 World Cup final? (Kylian Mbappé)
27. Which English player scored a hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final? (Geoff Hurst)
28. Who is Germany's all-time top World Cup scorer? (Miroslav Klose — 16 goals)
29. How many goals were scored in the 2022 World Cup final? (6 — 3–3 after extra time)
30. Who is the only player to win 3 World Cups? (Pelé — 1958, 1962, 1970)
31. What is the highest-scoring match in World Cup history? (Austria 7–5 Switzerland, 1954)
32. How many World Cup finals has Germany appeared in? (8)
33. Which country is the only one to appear at every World Cup? (Brazil)
34. Who scored 5 goals in a single World Cup match in 1994? (Oleg Salenko, Russia vs Cameroon)
35. Who scored the fastest hat-trick in World Cup history? (László Kiss, Hungary — 7 mins 42 secs, 1982)

Section 4: Legends & Players (Q36–Q50)

36. How old was Pelé when he scored his first World Cup goal? (17 years, 239 days)
37. Who is the youngest player ever to appear at a World Cup? (Norman Whiteside — 17 years, 41 days, 1982)
38. Who is the oldest player ever to appear at a World Cup? (Essam El-Hadary, Egypt — 45 years, 161 days, 2018)
39. Who is the oldest goalscorer in World Cup history? (Roger Milla, Cameroon — 42 years, 1994)
40. Which player won the Golden Ball (best player) at the 2022 World Cup? (Lionel Messi)
41. Which player won the Golden Boot (top scorer) at the 2022 World Cup? (Kylian Mbappé — 8 goals)
42. How many World Cups did Diego Maradona appear in? (4 — 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994)
43. In which year did Maradona's "Hand of God" goal occur? (1986)
44. Which player was sent off in the 2006 World Cup final? (Zinedine Zidane — head-butted Materazzi)
45. Who won the Golden Ball at the 2014 World Cup despite being on the losing team? (Lionel Messi)
46. Which Brazilian scored the opening goal of the 2002 World Cup final? (Ronaldo — he scored both goals in Brazil's 2–0 win)
47. Who was the captain of France's 1998 World Cup-winning team? (Didier Deschamps)
48. Which player has appeared in the most World Cup matches? (Lothar Matthäus — 25 matches)
49. Ronaldo (Brazil) scored how many goals at the 2002 World Cup alone? (8 — including 2 in the final)
50. Which goalkeeper saved the most penalties in 2022 World Cup shootouts? (Emiliano Martínez, Argentina)

Section 5: Host Nations & Venues (Q51–Q60)

51. Which continent hosted the World Cup for the first time in 2010? (Africa — South Africa)
52. Which country hosted the 2018 World Cup? (Russia)
53. Which country hosted the 2022 World Cup? (Qatar)
54. How many times has Brazil hosted the World Cup? (Twice — 1950 and 2014)
55. How many times has Germany hosted the World Cup? (Twice — 1974 West Germany and 2006)
56. Which stadium will host the 2026 World Cup final? (MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey)
57. The 2026 World Cup is the first ever hosted by how many countries? (3)
58. Which US city opened the 2026 World Cup on 11 June? (Los Angeles — SoFi Stadium)
59. How many World Cup stadiums are in Mexico in 2026? (3)
60. In which year did England host and win the World Cup? (1966)

Section 6: The 2026 World Cup (Q61–Q75)

61. How many groups are there in the 2026 World Cup group stage? (12)
62. How many teams advance from the group stage in 2026? (32)
63. Which 4 countries are making their World Cup debut in 2026? (Cabo Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, Uzbekistan)
64. Which group contains Argentina at the 2026 World Cup? (Group J)
65. Which group contains England at the 2026 World Cup? (Group F)
66. Which group contains Brazil at the 2026 World Cup? (Group C)
67. Which group contains Spain at the 2026 World Cup? (Group B)
68. Who is Brazil's group opponent alongside Morocco and Scotland? (Haiti)
69. Which team is in Group D alongside the USA (co-host)? (Paraguay, Australia, Turkey)
70. How many matches will the 2026 World Cup champion have played? (8)
71. Which new round was introduced for the first time in 2026? (Round of 32)
72. Who are Argentina's opponents in Group J? (Algeria and Austria)
73. In which US city does Argentina play their opening match? (Kansas City)
74. Which team is France grouped with in Group I? (Senegal, Iraq, Norway)
75. How many African teams qualified for the 2026 World Cup? (10)

Section 7: World Cup Upsets & Classic Matches (Q76–Q90)

76. What was the score when Germany beat Brazil 7–1 in the 2014 semi-final? (7–1)
77. What is the Brazilian nickname for the 2014 semi-final humiliation? (Mineirazo)
78. Which team beat defending champions France in the 2002 group stage? (Senegal — 1–0)
79. Which African team reached the semi-finals of the 1990 World Cup? (Cameroon)
80. Which team scored in the last minute to draw with England at the 2022 World Cup? (USA — 0–0, no late drama; it was Iran 6-2 England's later match... actually USA drew 0–0 with England)
81. Who scored the "Goal of the Century" at the 1986 World Cup? (Diego Maradona)
82. Which country beat Italy 1-0 at the 2010 World Cup group stage? (Slovakia)
83. What year did North Korea beat Italy 1–0 in the World Cup? (1966)
84. Which Asian team reached the semi-finals at the 2002 World Cup? (South Korea)
85. Who beat France 1-0 in the 2022 World Cup group stage? (Tunisia)
86. Which country shocked Germany 2–0 in the 2018 World Cup group stage? (Mexico)
87. Who scored the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final for Spain? (Andrés Iniesta — extra time)
88. How did the 2022 World Cup final end after 90 minutes? (2–2)
89. Which team did France beat in the 2018 World Cup final? (Croatia — 4–2)
90. Which team eliminated England in the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals? (France)

Section 8: World Cup Trophy & Fun Facts (Q91–Q100)

91. How much does the FIFA World Cup trophy weigh? (6.1 kg / 13.4 lbs)
92. What material is the FIFA World Cup trophy made from? (18-carat gold)
93. What is the original World Cup trophy called? (Jules Rimet Trophy)
94. Which country was allowed to keep the Jules Rimet Trophy permanently? (Brazil — after winning it 3 times)
95. How many editions of the World Cup have been held before 2026? (22)
96. What mascot represents the 2026 FIFA World Cup? (Taíno — an animated ball character)
97. Which country set the record for most World Cup goals in a single tournament edition? (France — 1998 had 171 goals; 2022 had 172)
98. How many European teams qualified for the 2026 World Cup? (16)
99. Which country plays its home matches in the largest football stadium in the world? (North Korea — Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, but rarely in the WC context; for trivia: India's Narendra Modi Stadium holds 132,000)
100. After Brazil, Argentina, and Germany, which country has the most World Cup semi-final appearances? (Italy and France — tied at 4 semi-finals each)

Tips to Score 100% on a World Cup Quiz

1. Know the champions list — Brazil (5), Germany & Italy (4 each), Argentina (3) are the most asked.
2. Memorise key records — Klose's 16 goals, Fontaine's 13 in one tournament, Şükür's 10.8-second goal.
3. Study host nations — every World Cup host since 1930 is fair game.
4. Learn the 2026 format — 48 teams, 12 groups, new Round of 32, hosted by 3 countries.
5. Know legendary moments — Hand of God (1986), Zidane headbutt (2006), Germany 7–1 Brazil (2014), Mbappe hat-trick (2022).

Conclusion

The FIFA World Cup is more than a football tournament — it is a global celebration of sport, culture, and national pride. With the 2026 World Cup now underway across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, there has never been a better time to test your World Cup knowledge. From Brazil's record five titles to Messi's long-awaited 2022 triumph, every edition adds new chapters to the sport's greatest story. Challenge yourself on our Sports Quiz and see how many World Cup questions you can answer correctly!