With the 2026 World Cup set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, football fans around the globe are gearing up for the biggest tournament in history. To test your knowledge, we've compiled 26 questions covering everything from players and managers to historic moments and host cities.
How well do you know the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 edition will be the first to feature 48 teams, expanding from the traditional 32. The tournament will be co-hosted by three nations for the first time, with matches spread across 16 venues. From the favourites to the dark horses, there's plenty to brush up on.
Questions on host nations
- Which city will host the final of the 2026 World Cup?
- How many stadiums in Mexico will be used for the tournament?
- Which Canadian city will host the opening match?
Players and managers to watch
Stars like Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are expected to shine, while managers like Lionel Scaloni and Gareth Southgate will lead their squads. Do you know which player scored the most goals in the 2022 World Cup? Or which manager has the highest win percentage in tournament history?
Historic moments
The 2026 World Cup will mark the 100th anniversary of the first tournament in 1930. Can you name the only player to have scored in five different World Cups? Or the nation that has won the most titles?
Whether you're a casual fan or a die-hard enthusiast, this quiz will challenge your World Cup expertise. Grab a pen and paper, or simply test your memory as you read through. Answers are provided at the end, so no cheating!
Quiz questions (26 total)
- Which country has won the most World Cup titles?
- Who was the top scorer in the 2018 World Cup?
- Which stadium will host the most matches in 2026?
- Name the three host nations for 2026.
- Which player holds the record for most World Cup appearances?
- How many teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup?
- Which city will host the final?
- Who is the current manager of the US men's national team?
- Which Canadian player has the most international goals?
- What is the capacity of the largest stadium in the 2026 tournament?
- Which country won the 2022 World Cup?
- Name the only African nation to reach the World Cup semifinals.
- Which Mexican player has scored the most World Cup goals?
- How many venues will be used in the United States?
- Who was the manager of Argentina in 2022?
- Which player has the most World Cup assists?
- What is the official name of the 2026 World Cup trophy?
- Which host city has the highest altitude?
- Name the youngest player to score in a World Cup match.
- Which country has the most World Cup appearances without winning?
- Who scored the fastest goal in World Cup history?
- Which stadium in Canada will host the semifinals?
- How many times has Mexico hosted the World Cup before 2026?
- Which player scored the winning goal in the 2014 final?
- Name the only team to win the World Cup on penalties.
- Which country will be making its World Cup debut in 2026?
Answers: 1. Brazil, 2. Harry Kane, 3. MetLife Stadium, 4. US, Canada, Mexico, 5. Lothar Matthaus, 6. 48, 7. New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium), 8. Mauricio Pochettino, 9. Cyle Larin, 10. 100,000+ (SoFi Stadium), 11. Argentina, 12. Morocco, 13. Javier Hernandez, 14. 11, 15. Lionel Scaloni, 16. Lionel Messi, 17. FIFA World Cup Trophy, 18. Mexico City, 19. Pelé, 20. Netherlands, 21. Hakan Sukur, 22. BC Place, 23. Two (1970, 1986), 24. Mario Gotze, 25. Italy (2006), 26. TBD (likely one of the new qualifiers).
