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Making the ultimate World Cup 2026 quiz: 60+ questions for true football fans

By Ruby, FlexiQuiz.
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The greatest show on Earth is almost here.⚽🏆

The World Cup brings together billions of fans from every corner of the globe. However, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be unlike anything football fans have ever seen, with multiple firsts and major changes compared to every previous tournament. There are now 48 teams, 104 matches, three host nations, and a tournament spanning an entire continent over 39 days.

And where there's football fever, there's quiz fever.

Start creating a World Cup quiz to engage your audience

Whether you're a teacher looking to engage your class, a pub quiz host wanting to pack out the venue, a brand wanting to connect with fans, or just a football obsessive who wants to settle once and for all who knows the most about the beautiful game, a World Cup quiz is the way to do it.

For businesses, educators, and content creators, a well-timed quiz is a brilliant way to ride that wave. It gets people onto your website or social pages and sparks conversation in classrooms and offices.

In this blog, we've put together over 60 World Cup quiz questions and answers across six categories.

We'll also show you how to turn these questions into a slick, shareable quiz on FlexiQuiz – in minutes. Let's kick off.🚀

60+ World Cup quiz questions

Section 1: World Cup 2026 - The Fast Facts Round

How many teams are competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
a) 32

b) 40

c) 48

d) 64

Answer: c) 48
Which three countries are co-hosting the 2026 World Cup?
a) USA, Mexico and Canada

b) USA, Brazil and Canada

c) USA, Mexico and Argentina

d) USA, Colombia and Canada

Answer: a) USA, Mexico and Canada
Where will the 2026 World Cup final be held?
a) SoFi Stadium

b)vEstadio Azteca, Mexico City

c) MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

d) Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Answer: c) MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
How many matches will be played in total?
a) 64

b) 80

c) 96

d) 104

Answer: d) 104
What is the name of the official 2026 match ball?
a) Jabulani

b) Brazuca

c) Al Rihla

d) Trionda

Answer: d) Trionda
How many host cities are there?
a) 10

b) 14

c) 16

d) 18

Answer: c) 16

Which city hosts the opening match?

a) Los Angeles

b) Toronto

c) Mexico City

d) New York

Answer: d) New York

What new knockout round is being introduced for the first time?

a) Round of 32

b) Round of 48

c) Round of 64

d) No new round

Answer: a) Round of 32

How many days does the 2026 tournament last?

a) 32

b) 35

c) 39

d) 45

Answer: c) 39

When was the last time the World Cup was held in North America before 2026?

a) 1986

b) 1990

c) 1994

d) 1998

Answer: c) 1994

Section 2: World Cup History - The Classic Round

Which country has won the most World Cup titles?
a) Germany

b) Argentina

c) Italy

d) Brazil

Answer: d) Brazil
Which nation hosted the very first World Cup in 1930?
a) Brazil

b) Agrentina

c) Uruguay

d) France

Answer: c) Uruguay
Who is the all-time top scorer in World Cup history?
a) Ronaldo

b) Miroslav Klose

c) Pelé

d) Gerd Müller

Answer: b) Miroslav Klose
How many goals did Just Fontaine score in the 1958 World Cup, a record that still stands?
a) 9

b) 10

c) 12

d) 13

Answer: d) 13
What was the scoreline when Germany defeated host Brazil in the 2014 semi-final?
a) 5-0

b) 6-1

c) 7-1

d) 8-2

Answer: c) 7-1
What is Diego Maradona's legendary 1986 solo goal against England known as?
a) The Wonder of the World

b) The Goal of the Century

c) The Solo of the Ages

d) The Perfect Run

Answer: b) The Goal of the Century
What did Maradona call his controversial handball goal in the same match?
a) The Hand of God

b) A Fortune Mistake

c) The Touch of Genius

d) The Trick of the Tournament

Answer: a) The Hand of God
Which player is the only one to score a hat-trick in a men's World Cup final?
a) Pelé

b) Ronaldo

c) Gerd Müller

d) Geoff Hurst

Answer: d) Geoff Hurst
How many times has Mexico hosted the World Cup, including 2026?
a) Once

b) Twice

c) Three times

d) Four times

Answer: c) Three times
Which nation was unbeaten in 31 games before losing the 1954 World Cup final to West Germany?
a) Brazil

b) Hungary

c) England

d) Austria

Answer: b) Hungary

Section 3: Records – The Stat Attack Round

What is the fastest goal ever scored in a World Cup match?
a) 27 seconds

b) 11 seconds

c) 45 seconds

d) 8 seconds

Answer: b) 11 seconds
What is the highest-scoring World Cup match ever?
a) Brazil 6-5 Poland

b) Hungary 10-1 El Salvador

c) Austria 7-5 Switzerland

d) Germany 8-0 Saudi Arabia

Answer: c) Austria 7-5 Switzerland
Which country has appeared in the most World Cup finals?
a) Brazil

b) Italy

c) Argentina

d) Germany

Answer: d) Germany
Who was the oldest player ever to score in a World Cup?
a) Peter Shilton

b) Roger Milla

c) Lothar Matthäus

d) Dino Zoff

Answer: b) Roger Milla
Who was the youngest player ever to score in a World Cup?
a) Wayne Rooney

b) Cesc Fàbregas

c) Pelé

d) Norman Whiteside

Answer: Pelé
What record attendance was set at the Maracanã during the 1950 World Cup?
a) 173,850

b) 125,000

c) 200,000

d) 150,000

Answer: a) 173,850
The 2006 Portugal vs Netherlands match earned what nickname, due to its 4 red cards and 16 yellow cards?
a) The Battle of Lisbon

b) The Battle of Nuremberg

c) The War of the Roses

d) The Brutal Brawl

Answer: b) The Battle of Nuremberg
Who scored the very first goal in World Cup history in 1930?
a) Guillermo Stábile

b) José Andrade

c) Lucien Laurent

d) Pedro Cea

Answer: c) Lucien Laurent

Section 4: Iconic Teams: Name the Nation

Who won the World Cup on home soil in 1998; Zidane scored twice in the final.
Answer: France
First African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final, in 2022.
Answer: Morocco
Won back-to-back World Cups in 1934 and 1938 under manager Vittorio Pozzo.
Answer: Italy
Won the very first World Cup in 1930, on home soil.
Answer: Uruguay
Won their only World Cup in 1966 at Wembley Stadium.
Answer: England
Beat France in the 2022 World Cup final, how was it decided?
Answer: Argentina, on penalties after a 3–3 draw
The only nation to have featured in every single World Cup since 1930.
Answer: Brazil

Section 5: Stars of the Game: The Player Round

How many World Cup titles did Pelé win?
a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

Answer: c) 3
How many World Cup appearances had Messi made going into 2026?
a) 20

b) 26

c) 29

d) 30

Answer: b) 26
How many World Cup goals had Kylian Mbappé scored before the 2026 tournament?
a) 6

b) 8

c) 10

d) 12

Answer: d) 12
Ronaldinho's stunning 2002 free-kick knocked out which nation?
a) Germany

b) England

c) France

d) Spain

Answer: b) England
Cristiano Ronaldo appeared in five FIFA World Cups. True or false?
Answer: True
Which Brazilian striker, nicknamed "The Phenomenon," is second on the all-time World Cup scoring list with 15 goals?
Answer: Ronaldo
Zinedine Zidane was sent off in the final of which World Cup, ending his international career?
Answer: 2006
As of 2022, only eight nations had ever won the World Cup. Name as many as you can.
Answer: Brazil, Germany, Italy, Argentina, France, Uruguay, England, Spain

Section 6: Quick Fire - True or False Lightning Round

The 2026 World Cup is the first co-hosted by three nations.
Answer: True
The 2026 group stage features 12 groups of four teams.
Answer: True
England has won the World Cup twice.
Answer: False
The all-time leading World Cup scorer is from South America.
Answer: False
The 2026 final will include a Super Bowl-style half-time show.
Answer: True
Italy qualified for the 2026 World Cup.
Answer: False
2026 finalists will play eight matches to lift the trophy.
Answer: True
The 2026 World Cup final is on 19 July 2026.
Answer: True
Just Fontaine's record of 13 goals in one tournament was set in 1966.
Answer: False
The Estadio Azteca hosts the 2026 opening match.
Answer: True
Brazil is the only nation to appear in every World Cup since 1930.
Answer: True

Bonus: Picture Round Ideas

Guess the Goal: stills from famous World Cup moments
Spot the Badge: national team crests with no country name
Name the Stadium: photos of the 2026 host venues
Guess the Score: famous match scorecards
Name the Player: close-up action shots

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Make This World Cup Summer One to Remember

There’s never been a better moment to bring people together through a quiz, A great quiz sparks debate, tests knowledge, creates memorable moments, and gets people talking.

Whether your participants ace all 60 questions or get knocked out in the first round, the real win is sharing the beautiful game with the people around you. 🏆

Happy quizzing, and may the best team (and quiz maker) win!

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