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Test Your World Cup Knowledge

Take this quiz about the enormously popular tournament


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Icon Sportswire / Contributor

Question 1 of 10

Eleven city metro areas will host games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Which of the following is NOT a host city?

Sixteen cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States will host games for the 2026 tournament. The 11 American metro areas that are hosting games are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle and the San Francisco Bay area.

Question 2 of 10

There was no FIFA Women’s World Cup until 1991. Which nation won that tournament?

The United States also won in 1999, 2015 and 2019.

Question 3 of 10

Which nation won the first men’s FIFA World Cup soccer tournament?

Uruguay defeated Argentina 4-2 to claim the first title in 1930. It won again in 1950.

Question 4 of 10

As of May 2026, which of these two modern greats had scored more goals in World Cup tournaments: Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi?

Messi has scored 13 World Cup goals while Ronaldo has scored 8.

Question 5 of 10

The U.S. leads all nations with four women’s World Cup titles. Which nation is second?

Germany won in 2003 and again in 2007. No other nation has more than one title.

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Question 6 of 10

Brazilian star Pelé is often associated with World Cup greatness, as he played in every tournament from 1958 through 1970, and his nation won three titles. How many World Cup goals did he score?

Those 12 goals were scored in only 14 matches.

Question 7 of 10

In a 2014 World Cup match, U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard set a one-game record with a stunning 16 saves. What nation was the opponent?

Nonetheless, the U.S. lost 2-1 and was eliminated from the tournament.

Question 8 of 10

True or false: England, the nation that originated modern soccer, has never won a men’s World Cup.

England won the World Cup in 1966 — the same year it hosted the tournament.

Question 9 of 10

The ‘hand of God” is one of the most famous (and controversial) World Cup goals. Who scored it?

The 1986 goal hit Maradona’s hand (which is a rules violation) while he was attempting a header for Argentina against England. It was scored “a little with the head of Maradona and a little with the hand of God,” he explained.

Question 10 of 10

True or false? No nation has ever hosted back-to-back World Cups in either men’s or women’s competitions.

The United States hosted the women’s World Cup in 1999 and again in 2003 — the second occurring because of a last-minute shift from China over concerns about a SARS epidemic there.

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