Soccer World Cup Quiz

Soccer World Cup Quiz — The Complete History of the FIFA World Cup Since 1930

From the first edition in Uruguay in 1930 to the 23rd edition hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico in 2026, the FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of world soccer. Our 9 quizzes and 90 questions cover the entire history of the World Cup: all 22 editions played, the eight winning nations, unforgettable finals, record-setting scorers, and the most famous stories. For the latest news on the ongoing 2026 edition (captains, coaches, group-stage results), check out our dedicated 2026 World Cup quiz, updated every week.

Champions and Legendary Finals

Brazil holds the all-time record with 5 titles, followed by Germany and Italy with 4, Argentina with 3, France with 2 (1998, 2018), Uruguay with 2 (1930, 1950), England with 1 (1966), and Spain with 1 (2010). The questions revisit the great finals: Uruguay 4-2 Argentina (1930, the first ever), Hungary defeated by West Germany in Bern (1954), Brazil 4-1 Italy at the Maracanã (1970, Pelé's peak), Italy 5-3 Brazil on penalties in Pasadena (1994), France 3-0 Brazil (1998, Zidane's double), Italy 5-3 France (2006, the Zidane-Materazzi headbutt), Germany 1-0 Argentina (2014, Götze's goal), France 4-2 Croatia (2018), and Argentina 3-3 France (2022, Mbappé's hat trick, Argentina winning on penalties).

World Cup Stars and Records

The questions dig into the FIFA record books: Pelé, the only player with 3 titles (1958, 1962, 1970); Just Fontaine's 13 goals in a single World Cup (an unbroken record since 1958); Miroslav Klose, the all-time top scorer with 16 goals; Lothar Matthäus, who played in 5 World Cups; Hakan Şükür's 10.8-second goal (2002); Roger Milla, the oldest goal-scorer at age 42 (1994); and Lionel Messi's record 26 World Cup matches. The classic stories aren't forgotten either: the 1950 Maracanazo, the 1954 Miracle of Bern, Pickles the dog who found the stolen Jules Rimet Trophy in 1966, the 1982 Disgrace of Gijón, and the 1986 Hand of God.

Three Difficulty Levels, From Casual Fan to Purist

The easy level is aimed at casual fans: recent champions, well-known stars, and famous finals. The medium level digs deeper: exact scores since 1998, top-scorer records, and early rounds featuring African and Asian teams. The hard level targets purists: precise statistical records, classic historical trivia, and fine details of finals dating back to 1930. All 9 quizzes are independent — take them one after another or come back to them over multiple sessions.

More Soccer Trivia to Explore

Beyond the historical record book, check out the 2026 World Cup quiz for the latest news on the ongoing USA/Canada/Mexico edition, our other general soccer quizzes (clubs, players, the Ballon d'Or, PSG, Marseille, and more), and the chronological World Cup quiz, where you drag and drop host countries into the correct order.