2026 World Cup Quiz: 30 Questions on the First Tri-Nation Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the 23rd edition of the world's biggest football tournament – and it is already making history before kick-off. For the first time ever, three nations co-host the event: the United States, Canada and Mexico. From 11 June to 19 July 2026, 48 national teams will battle through 104 matches for the most coveted trophy in sport – more teams and more games than ever before. Our comprehensive 30-question 2026 World Cup quiz takes you through every key angle of the tournament: from the new format of twelve four-team groups, to the 2018 vote in Moscow that defeated Morocco's bid, the mascots Maple, Zayu and Clutch, and the 16 host cities spread across three countries. You'll learn why Estadio Azteca in Mexico City – rebranded as Estadio Banorte after renovations – becomes the first stadium ever to host three World Cup opening matches. We test your knowledge of the final at MetLife Stadium near New York, of the revamped slot allocations (16 for UEFA, the first-ever guaranteed direct OFC slot) and the intercontinental playoffs to be held in Mexico. Classic topics are covered too: reigning champions Argentina, Norway's return after 28 years, and the absence of traditional powers like Italy from the qualified line-up. Three difficulty tiers – easy, medium and hard – ensure both casual fans and football encyclopedias get a challenge. Whether you want to warm up for the tournament or impress friends with trivia, this quiz is the perfect companion when the ball first rolls on 11 June 2026. Along the way you'll pick up fascinating details about stadium capacities, the jump from 32 to 48 teams, the number of matches in Canada and Mexico, and the date and venue of the final draw in Washington in December 2025. Dive into the biggest World Cup ever assembled, where three confederations cooperate more closely than ever and North America hosts again following 1986 and 1994. Are you ready for kick-off? Test your knowledge of the 2026 World Cup now and find out whether you truly know everything about the summer's greatest football celebration – from the opening at Estadio Azteca to the grand final in East Rutherford. Good luck, and may the best team win!