FIFA World Cup
1 / 15Nearly a century of unforgettable World Cup moments — the host nations, the great upsets, and the legends who lifted the trophy. Test how much of football's biggest stage you remember, one question at a time.
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Which country hosted and won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
About FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 7 easy, 5 medium, 3 hard questions. Test your knowledge of the FIFA World Cup, the world's biggest football tournament! A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Which country hosted and won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
Answer: Uruguay
Uruguay hosted and won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, defeating Argentina 4-2 in the final in Montevideo.
2. Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?
Answer: Brazil
Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup a record five times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002), more than any other nation.
3. Who holds the record for most goals scored in a single World Cup tournament?
Answer: Just Fontaine
Just Fontaine of France scored 13 goals in the 1958 World Cup in Sweden, a record that still stands. He achieved this feat in just 6 matches.
4. Which was the first World Cup to use the penalty shootout to decide matches?
Answer: 1982 Spain
The 1982 World Cup in Spain was the first to use penalty shootouts to decide knockout matches. The first shootout occurred in the semi-final between West Germany and France.
5. Who scored the 'Hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup?
Answer: Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona of Argentina scored the infamous 'Hand of God' goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final, using his hand to punch the ball into the net.
Things you'll learn along the way
- France won the 2018 World Cup, defeating Croatia 4-2 in the final in Moscow. It was France's second World Cup title after their first win in 1998.
- Germany's Miroslav Klose holds the all-time World Cup scoring record with 16 goals, scored across four tournaments (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014).
- In the 1950 World Cup, Uruguay defeated heavily favored Brazil 2-1 in the decisive match at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, an event known as the 'Maracanazo.'
Frequently asked questions
What's a good follow-up after FIFA World Cup?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print FIFA World Cup?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, FIFA World Cup fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in FIFA World Cup?
FIFA World Cup has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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