The Ultimate World Cup Archive Quiz

100 questions · by Qwiz Rush

The Ultimate World Cup Archive Quiz is a free 100-question multiple choice, letters and numbers quiz on Qwiz Rush, made by Qwiz Rush, split into 10 rounds. Test your knowledge on the rich history of the world's greatest football tournament from its inception to the modern era.

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The 100 questions

  1. Who was the president of FIFA who successfully championed and organized the inaugural World Cup in 1930?

    • Robert Guérin
    • Jules Rimet
    • Daniel Burley Woolfall
    • Rodolphe Seeldrayers

  2. Which country hosted and won the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930?

    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Uruguay
    • Italy

  3. In the 1938 World Cup, which territory became the first Asian team to participate in the tournament, playing under its colonial name?

    • Dutch East Indies
    • British India
    • French Indochina
    • Philippines

  4. Who scored the very first goal in FIFA World Cup history, playing for France against Mexico in 1930?

    • Marcel Langiller
    • Lucien Laurent
    • André Maschinot
    • Hector Castro

  5. Which country did Italy defeat in the final to win their first World Cup title in 1934?

    • Czechoslovakia
    • Hungary
    • Austria
    • Germany

  6. During World War II, in which nation was the World Cup trophy hidden in a shoebox under a bed by FIFA Vice-President Ottorino Barassi to protect it from occupying troops?

    • France
    • Switzerland
    • Germany
    • Italy

  7. In what year was the first FIFA World Cup tournament held?

    Answer with a number.

  8. How many nations in total participated in the inaugural World Cup tournament in Uruguay?

    Answer with a number.

  9. Identify the legendary Brazilian forward who finished as the top goalscorer of the 1938 World Cup and is famously credited with popularizing the bicycle kick.

    Answer with a letter.

  10. Identify the iconic stadium in Rio de Janeiro built specifically for the 1950 World Cup, which hosted the famous deciding match known as the Maracanazo.

    Answer with a letter.

  11. Who is the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history, with 16 goals across four tournaments?

    • Miroslav Klose
    • Ronaldo
    • Gerd Müller
    • Just Fontaine

  12. Which French striker holds the record for the most goals scored in a single World Cup tournament, netting 13 times in 1958?

    • Just Fontaine
    • Raymond Kopa
    • Jean-Pierre Papin
    • Michel Platini

  13. Who won the Golden Boot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa by virtue of tiebreakers, despite being tied on 5 goals with three other players?

    • Thomas Müller
    • Wesley Sneijder
    • David Villa
    • Diego Forlán

  14. At the 1994 World Cup, which Russian forward set a tournament record by scoring five goals in a single group stage match against Cameroon?

    • Oleg Salenko
    • Hristo Stoichkov
    • Romário
    • Kennet Andersson

  15. Who is the youngest player ever to score a goal in a FIFA World Cup final, doing so at just 17 years and 249 days old?

    • Pelé
    • Kylian Mbappé
    • Giuseppe Bergomi
    • Ronaldo

  16. During the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Lionel Messi scored in every single knockout round. Which country did Argentina defeat in the Round of 16, where Messi scored his first-ever World Cup knockout stage goal?

    • Australia
    • Mexico
    • Poland
    • Netherlands

  17. How many goals did England's Gary Lineker score to win the Golden Boot at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico?

    Answer with a number.

  18. In what year did Portuguese legend Eusébio dominate the World Cup by scoring 9 goals to win the Golden Boot?

    Answer with a number.

  19. Name the legendary Brazilian forward who won the Golden Shoe at the 2002 FIFA World Cup after scoring eight goals, including two in the final against Germany.

    Answer with a letter.

  20. Name the Colombian playmaker who won the Golden Boot at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, famously scoring a stunning chest-and-volley goal against Uruguay.

    Answer with a letter.

  21. In the 1966 World Cup Final, who scored a historic hat-trick for England to secure a 4-2 victory over West Germany?

    • Bobby Charlton
    • Geoff Hurst
    • Martin Peters
    • Roger Hunt

  22. Which country did Brazil defeat 4-1 in the 1970 World Cup Final to claim their third title and permanently keep the Jules Rimet Trophy?

    • Italy
    • West Germany
    • Uruguay
    • Czechoslovakia

  23. Who scored the winning goal from a penalty kick for West Germany in the 85th minute of the 1990 World Cup Final against Argentina?

    • Lothar Matthäus
    • Andreas Brehme
    • Rudi Völler
    • Jürgen Klinsmann

  24. The 1994 World Cup Final between Brazil and Italy was the first to be decided by a penalty shootout. Which Italian star missed the final penalty to hand Brazil the title?

    • Roberto Baggio
    • Franco Baresi
    • Daniele Massaro
    • Gianluca Vialli

  25. In the 2006 World Cup Final, which French player was famously sent off in extra time for headbutting Italy's Marco Materazzi?

    • Thierry Henry
    • Zinedine Zidane
    • Patrick Vieira
    • Franck Ribéry

  26. Which Spanish midfielder scored the dramatic winning goal in the 116th minute of the 2010 World Cup Final against the Netherlands?

    • Xavi
    • Andrés Iniesta
    • Xabi Alonso
    • Cesc Fàbregas

  27. In what year did Uruguay shock hosts Brazil with a 2-1 victory in the decisive final match of the tournament, an event forever known as the 'Maracanazo'?

    Answer with a number.

  28. How many total goals were scored during the high-scoring 1958 World Cup Final between Brazil and Sweden?

    Answer with a number.

  29. Which European nation hosted and won the 1998 World Cup Final, defeating Brazil 3-0 in the championship match?

    Answer with a letter.

  30. What is the surname of the German forward who scored the iconic extra-time volley to win the 2014 World Cup Final against Argentina?

    Answer with a letter.

  31. Which iconic stadium hosted both the decisive match of the 1950 World Cup and the final of the 2014 World Cup?

    • Maracanã
    • Estádio do Morumbi
    • Mineirão
    • Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha

  32. Which United States stadium hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Italy?

    • Rose Bowl
    • Pontiac Silverdome
    • Giants Stadium
    • Soldier Field

  33. Which country became the first nation in history to host the FIFA World Cup twice, doing so in 1970 and 1986?

    • Mexico
    • Italy
    • France
    • Brazil

  34. In which Japanese city was the 2002 FIFA World Cup final held?

    • Yokohama
    • Saitama
    • Osaka
    • Tokyo

  35. Known for its unique design resembling a traditional African clay pot, what is the popular nickname of the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg?

    • The Calabash
    • The Vuvuzela
    • The Black Star
    • The Soccer Dome

  36. Built specifically to celebrate the centenary of Uruguay's constitution, which stadium hosted the final of the inaugural 1930 World Cup?

    • Estadio Centenario
    • Estadio Pocitos
    • Estadio Parque Central
    • Estadio Monumental

  37. In what year did Switzerland host the FIFA World Cup, featuring the highest-scoring match in tournament history (Austria 7-5 Switzerland)?

    Answer with a number.

  38. How many different stadiums were used to host matches during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar?

    Answer with a number.

  39. Identify the German city whose historic Olympiastadion hosted the final of the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

    Answer with a letter.

  40. Name the European capital city that hosted the final of the 1966 FIFA World Cup at Wembley Stadium.

    Answer with a letter.

  41. Who is the only player to score a hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup final match prior to Kylian Mbappé in 2022?

    • Geoff Hurst
    • Pelé
    • Mario Kempes
    • Gerd Müller

  42. Who holds the record for scoring the fastest goal in FIFA World Cup history, netting just 11 seconds into the match?

    • Hakan Şükür
    • Clint Dempsey
    • Bryan Robson
    • Bernard Lacombe

  43. Who is the only player in football history to win three FIFA World Cup tournaments as an active squad member?

    • Pelé
    • Garrincha
    • Cafu
    • Ronaldo

  44. In which tournament was Goal-Line Technology officially used for the first time in FIFA World Cup history?

    • Brazil 2014
    • South Africa 2010
    • Germany 2006
    • Russia 2018

  45. At age 42, which Cameroonian striker became the oldest player to ever score a goal in a FIFA World Cup tournament during the 1994 edition?

    • Roger Milla
    • Samuel Eto'o
    • Patrick M'Boma
    • François Omam-Biyik

  46. Which match in FIFA World Cup history, infamous for its high aggression, holds the record for the most cards shown, including 16 yellows and 4 red cards?

    • Battle of Nuremberg (Portugal vs Netherlands, 2006)
    • Battle of Santiago (Chile vs Italy, 1962)
    • Battle of Berne (Hungary vs Brazil, 1954)
    • Battle of Bordeaux (Brazil vs Czechoslovakia, 1938)

  47. How many goals did French striker Just Fontaine score in the 1958 tournament, setting the record for the most goals scored by a single player in a single World Cup?

    Answer with a number.

  48. In what year was the inaugural FIFA World Cup hosted and won by Uruguay?

    Answer with a number.

  49. Name the German striker who holds the record for the most career goals scored in FIFA World Cup history, with 16 goals across four tournaments.

    Answer with a letter.

  50. Name the original FIFA World Cup trophy, named after the FIFA President who helped initiate the tournament, which was permanently awarded to Brazil in 1970.

    Answer with a letter.

  51. Who scored the historic winning goal for the United States in their legendary 1-0 upset over England at the 1950 World Cup?

    • Walter Bahr
    • Joe Gaetjens
    • Frank Borghi
    • Gino Pariani

  52. Which defending champion suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat to debutants Senegal in the opening match of the 2002 FIFA World Cup?

    • France
    • Brazil
    • Germany
    • Argentina

  53. At the 1966 World Cup, which debutant nation shocked the football world by defeating powerhouse Italy 1-0 in the group stage?

    • North Korea
    • Portugal
    • Chile
    • Bulgaria

  54. In 2018, defending champions Germany were sensationally eliminated in the group stage after a 2-0 defeat to which Asian country?

    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Iran

  55. Which African nation became the first from their continent to reach a World Cup semi-final, doing so at the 2022 tournament in Qatar?

    • Cameroon
    • Senegal
    • Ghana
    • Morocco

  56. In the opening match of the 1990 World Cup, Cameroon defeated the reigning champions 1-0 despite finishing the match with nine men. Which nation did they defeat?

    • Argentina
    • West Germany
    • Brazil
    • Italy

  57. In what year did Saudi Arabia pull off one of the biggest statistical upsets in World Cup history by defeating Argentina 2-1 in their opening group match?

    Answer with a number.

  58. How many total goals did Costa Rica concede during the group stage of the 2014 World Cup, where they famously topped a group containing Uruguay, Italy, and England?

    Answer with a number.

  59. Identify the European nation that shocked the world by finishing third at the 1998 World Cup in their very first tournament appearance as an independent country.

    Answer with a letter.

  60. Name the co-host nation that produced a fairytale run to the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup, eliminating Italy and Spain along the way.

    Answer with a letter.

  61. Who is the only player to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Ball twice since the award's official introduction in 1982?

    • Diego Maradona
    • Lionel Messi
    • Ronaldo
    • Zinedine Zidane

  62. Which Italian forward won the Golden Boot, the Golden Ball, and the World Cup trophy all in the historic 1982 tournament?

    • Roberto Baggio
    • Paolo Rossi
    • Dino Zoff
    • Salvatore Schillaci

  63. In 2002, who became the first and only goalkeeper in FIFA World Cup history to win the Golden Ball award?

    • Gianluigi Buffon
    • Iker Casillas
    • Oliver Kahn
    • Fabien Barthez

  64. The Best Young Player Award was retroactively awarded by FIFA. Which Brazilian legend was named the Best Young Player of the 1958 World Cup?

    • Pelé
    • Garrincha
    • Vavá
    • Didi

  65. Which French midfielder won the Bronze Ball in 1982 and went on to win the Ballon d'Or three times in the 1980s?

    • Michel Platini
    • Jean Tigana
    • Alain Giresse
    • Dominique Rocheteau

  66. Who won the Golden Boot (top scorer) of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil?

    • Thomas Müller
    • Neymar
    • James Rodríguez
    • Lionel Messi

  67. In what year did Diego Maradona win his Golden Ball award after leading Argentina to World Cup glory?

    Answer with a number.

  68. How many goals did French forward Just Fontaine score in the 1958 World Cup to set the record for the most goals scored by a single player in a single tournament?

    Answer with a number.

  69. Name the Croatian midfielder who won the Golden Ball in 2018 after leading his country to their first-ever World Cup final.

    Answer with a letter.

  70. Name the Uruguayan striker who won the Golden Ball at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, famous for his spectacular goals with the Jabulani ball.

    Answer with a letter.

  71. Who was the tactical mastermind behind West Germany's 1954 "Miracle of Bern" victory, famous for his meticulous preparation and use of innovative Adidas screw-in studs?

    • Helmut Schön
    • Sepp Herberger
    • Jupp Derwall
    • Franz Beckenbauer

  72. Which manager led Argentina to their 1978 World Cup victory on home soil, famously leaving a young Diego Maradona out of his final squad?

    • César Luis Menotti
    • Carlos Bilardo
    • Alejandro Sabella
    • Marcelo Bielsa

  73. In 2002, Bora Milutinović achieved the unique feat of coaching a fifth different country at a World Cup. Which nation did he manage at that tournament?

    • China
    • Nigeria
    • Costa Rica
    • United States

  74. Which manager utilized a defensive "Catenaccio" system to guide Italy to the World Cup final in 1970, only to lose to Brazil's legendary attacking team?

    • Enzo Bearzot
    • Marcello Lippi
    • Ferruccio Valcareggi
    • Vittorio Pozzo

  75. Who is the only manager in World Cup history to win the tournament twice as a head coach?

    • Mario Zagallo
    • Didier Deschamps
    • Vittorio Pozzo
    • Helmut Schön

  76. Which iconic Dutch manager pioneered the revolutionary "Total Football" (Totaalvoetbal) system at the 1974 FIFA World Cup?

    • Rinus Michels
    • Leo Beenhakker
    • Guus Hiddink
    • Louis van Gaal

  77. In what year did Mario Zagallo first win the FIFA World Cup as the head coach of Brazil, after having already won it twice as a player?

    Answer with a number.

  78. In what year did Franz Beckenbauer manage West Germany to World Cup glory, matching Mario Zagallo's feat of winning the tournament as both a player and a manager?

    Answer with a number.

  79. Name the French manager who led Les Bleus to their first-ever FIFA World Cup title on home soil in 1998.

    Answer with a letter.

  80. Name the tactical mastermind who coached the legendary Hungarian "Golden Team" (Aranycsapat) of the 1950s, leading them to the 1954 World Cup Final.

    Answer with a letter.

  81. Which FIFA World Cup match ball was the first to feature a synthetic foam layer, used during the 1986 tournament in Mexico?

    • Tango España
    • Azteca
    • Questra
    • Tricolore

  82. What was the name of the official dog mascot for the 1994 FIFA World Cup held in the United States?

    • Striker
    • Footix
    • Gauchito
    • Pique

  83. The official logo of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, depicting three hands forming the iconic trophy, was officially titled what?

    • Togetherness
    • Passion
    • Inspiration
    • Jubilee

  84. Which World Cup match ball, used in South Africa 2010, faced heavy criticism from players and goalkeepers for its unpredictable aerodynamic behavior?

    • Brazuca
    • Fevernova
    • Teamgeist
    • Jabulani

  85. What type of animal was "Fuleco", the official mascot of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil?

    • Three-banded armadillo
    • Jaguar
    • Golden lion tamarin
    • Toucan

  86. Introduced for the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, what was the name of the iconic 32-panel black-and-white Adidas match ball?

    • Tango
    • Telstar
    • Etrusco Unico
    • Questra

  87. In what year was the first-ever official World Cup mascot, a lion named "World Cup Willie", introduced?

    Answer with a number.

  88. How many panels made up the controversial "Jabulani" match ball used during the 2010 FIFA World Cup?

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  89. Name the official mascot of the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, a blue cockerel wearing a white jersey.

    Answer with a letter.

  90. Name the official match ball of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, whose name was selected by a public vote of over one million Brazilian football fans.

    Answer with a letter.

  91. Which player won the Golden Ball award at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia?

    • Luka Modrić
    • Antoine Griezmann
    • Eden Hazard
    • Kylian Mbappé

  92. In the 2014 World Cup, which German player scored the winning goal in extra time during the final against Argentina?

    • Mario Götze
    • Thomas Müller
    • Miroslav Klose
    • Bastian Schweinsteiger

  93. Which nation hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup, marking the first time the tournament was held on the African continent?

    • South Africa
    • Morocco
    • Egypt
    • Nigeria

  94. Who was the head coach of the French national team that won the 2018 FIFA World Cup?

    • Didier Deschamps
    • Laurent Blanc
    • Zinedine Zidane
    • Thierry Henry

  95. Which country made its historic FIFA World Cup debut in 2018, becoming the smallest nation by population ever to qualify for the tournament?

    • Iceland
    • Panama
    • Montenegro
    • Cape Verde

  96. During the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, which African nation became the first ever from its continent to reach the semi-finals?

    • Morocco
    • Senegal
    • Cameroon
    • Ghana

  97. In what year did Spain win their first-ever FIFA World Cup title, defeating the Netherlands in the final?

    Answer with a number.

  98. How many total goals did French forward Kylian Mbappé score in the final match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup against Argentina (including extra time, excluding penalty shootouts)?

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  99. What is the name of the official match ball of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, whose name translates to 'the journey' in Arabic?

    Answer with a letter.

  100. Name the city in Brazil that hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup final at the iconic Maracanã Stadium.

    Answer with a letter.