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The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA; ’International Association Football Federation’)
Officially, the FIFA World Cup 2026 spans from 11 June to 19 July. To make this happen, sixteen cities—eleven in the U.S., three in Mexico, and two in Canada—act as hosts across North America. Notably, this tournament breaks new ground as three separate nations unite to host the event for the first time in history.
- Q: Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles in history?
A: Brazil. They hold a record five titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002). - Q: Who is the only player to have won three World Cup trophies (1958, 1962, and 1970)?
A: Pelé: Remarkably, the Brazilian legend remains the only player to lift the trophy three times. Indeed, this achievement cements his status as the most successful individual in World Cup history. - Q: Which nation hosted the very first FIFA World Cup in 1930?
A: Uruguay. Not only did they host the first tournament in 1930, but they also won it! - Q: Which player holds the record for the most goals scored in World Cup history (16 goals across four tournaments)?
A: Miroslav Klose. The German striker netted 16 goals across four tournaments (2002–2014), surpassing Brazil’s Ronaldo. - Q: Which nation made history in 2022 by becoming the first African team to reach a World Cup semi-final?
A: Morocco. They captivated the world in 2022 by defeating Spain and Portugal to reach the final four. - Q: Which French striker holds the record for scoring the most goals in a single World Cup tournament?
A: Just Fontaine. Notably, Fontaine scored 13 goals in a mere six matches during that 1958 Swedish summer. In doing so, he averaged over two goals per game, a record that modern strikers still struggle to eclipse. - Q: Which nation is the only team to have participated in every single FIFA World Cup tournament?
A: Brazil - Q: Who remains the youngest player ever to score a goal in a World Cup final?
A: Pelé. Remarkably, the Brazilian striker scored his debut World Cup goal against Wales in the 1958 Swedish quarter-final. At the time, he was only 17 years and 239 days old, cementing his place in football history. - Q: The first World Cup final to be decided by a penalty shootout occurred in 1994 between which two nations?
A: Brazil and Italy/ Brazil was crowned the winner after defeating Italy 3–2 in a penalty shootout at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, near Los Angeles. - Q: Diego Maradona scored his controversial ‘Hand of God’ goal during the 1986 quarter-final against which opponent?
A: England in the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final on June 22, 1986, at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. - Q: What is the official name of the trophy awarded to World Cup winners since 1974?
A: FIFA World Cup Trophy. It replaced the original Jules Rimet Trophy after Brazil earned the right to keep the previous one in 1970. - Q: Who holds the record for the most appearances (matches played) in World Cup history?
A: Lionel Messi, appearing in 26 matches. - Q: Which nation became the first from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to reach a World Cup semi-final?
A: South Korea. Reaching the semi-finals, beating Poland, Portugal, Italy and Spain en route.