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WORLD CUP 2026 QUIZ
10 questions on World Cup history, the 2026 tournament and the competing nations. Answers revealed below each question.
Q1How many teams compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup "” and why is it different from previous editions?
48 teams "” up from 32. The expanded format includes more nations from CONCACAF, CAF, AFC and OFC for the first time.
Q2Which stadium hosts the 2026 World Cup Final?
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey "” the largest capacity venue in the entire tournament.
Q3Who are the defending World Cup champions entering 2026?
Argentina "” who defeated France on penalties in the epic 2022 Qatar final. Messi's crowning moment.
Q4Which African nation reached the World Cup semi-finals for the very first time in 2022?
Morocco "” stunning European giants Portugal and Spain on the way to a historic semi-final.
Q5Who holds the all-time record for most World Cup goals in history?
Miroslav Klose (Germany) "” 16 goals across four World Cups from 2002 to 2014.
Q6Brazil has won the World Cup how many times "” more than any other nation?
Five times: 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002. Germany and Italy have four each.
Q7How many total matches are played in the 2026 World Cup?
104 matches "” significantly up from 64 in the previous 32-team format.
Q8Which of these US cities is NOT a host city for 2026: Chicago, Dallas, or Philadelphia?
Chicago "” not among the 11 US host cities. Dallas (AT&T Stadium) and Philadelphia both host group stage and knockout matches.
Q9The opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup takes place in which city?
Mexico City "” at the iconic Estadio Azteca, hosting a World Cup for an unprecedented third time.
Q10Which player is the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history for a single tournament with 13 goals?
Just Fontaine (France) "” scored 13 goals in the 1958 World Cup, a record that has stood for over 65 years.