FIFA World Cup 2026

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  1. 1. What fun character represents each World Cup?
  2. 4. The number of stars on the USA flag?
  3. 6. Which Brazilian legend won three titles?
  4. 7. Which host country has the Maple Leaf on its flag?
  5. 9. The all-time record scorer in FIFA World Cup Tournaments?
  6. 10. Which host country is famous for mariachi music?
  7. 11. What is the last match called?
  8. 13. The total number of host cities?
  9. 16. Another name for the first match of the tournament?
  10. 18. Which team has reached the World Cup final three times, but never won?
  11. 20. What rule keeps attackers fair?
  12. 27. Who paint faces and wear jerseys to cheer?
  13. 30. Mexican city with passionate supporters?
  14. 31. The surname of the President of FIFA?
  15. 32. Massachusetts city in the 2026 schedule?
  16. 34. What does a referee blow to start or stop play?
  17. 36. __________ time is played if a knock-out match ends in a draw after 90 minutes.
  18. 39. Which Portuguese star scored many, many goals?
  19. 40. Which country won in 1998 and 2018?
  20. 42. Who captained Argentina to 2022 glory?
  21. 44. Which host nation uses Stars and Stripes?
  22. 45. Which English midfielder bent free kicks?
  23. 46. What iconic prize do teams chase?
  24. 47. Pacific Northwest city hosting fans?
  25. 48. Northern Mexico host city?
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  1. 2. What comes after scoring a great goal?
  2. 3. Who head-butted in the 2006 final?
  3. 5. What type of kick creates high drama?
  4. 8. What decides tied knockout matches after extra-time?
  5. 12. Florida city known for sunny beach matches?
  6. 14. East-coast Canadian city that will host World Cup games?
  7. 15. What do we call a surprise win?
  8. 17. Which Argentine legend scored “The Hand of God”?
  9. 19. Windy City World Cup venue?
  10. 21. Which nation won the 1966 World Cup?
  11. 22. Which four-time finalist is known as “Die Mannschaft”?
  12. 23. Which nation has the most World Cup wins?
  13. 24. What stage comes right after the group matches?
  14. 25. What do you call the player who blocks shots?
  15. 26. What do strikers try to score the most of?
  16. 28. Canadian west-coast city in the tournament?
  17. 29. Texas city where World Cup matches will be played?
  18. 33. Which city hosted matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium?
  19. 35. Which type of goal uses the forehead?
  20. 37. The total number of host countries?
  21. 38. What Spanish word means “cup”?
  22. 41. Legendary Mexican stadium returning for 2026 matches?
  23. 43. Who replaces a tired or injured player on the field?