Time to get quizzing.
One of the joys of the World Cup is seeing a debutant upset the odds. At World Cup 2026, it was all about Cape Verde and their 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, as they battled their way to the last 32 and took reigning champions Argentina to extra-time.
However, some teams don’t quite capture the imagination in the same way and find themselves on the first flight home. Your task is to name all 26 teams to have reached a World Cup and failed to make it out of the group stage, in just 10 minutes. Blink and you’ll miss them…
If World Cup trivia is your thing, there’s plenty more where that came from. We have countless quizzes designed to test your awareness of the players who starred on the biggest stage and the arenas in which they created history – courtesy of Kwizly.
There’s nothing more tense than penalties and we can all remember the players who fluffed their lines from 12 yards when the pressure was on. But can you name every player to score in a World Cup penalty shootout this century? When it comes to World Cup icons, certain players always spring to mind, but can you remember the best at each tournament? If you think you can, have a go at naming every Golden Ball, Silver Ball and Bronze Ball winner at the World Cup.
This summer’s World Cup has been played in some incredible stadiums that provide a stunning backdrop to the artistry on the pitch. Every tournament seems to have one or two iconic venues that are different from the rest, but can you name every World Cup stadium of the 21st century? And for something a bit different while you wait for kick-off, why not try our Prep-match Poser No.34?
If all of that isn’t enough for you, why not try tackling FourFourTwo’s Weekend Crossword 60, which covers a range of topics including scandals, shootouts and sackings. To ensure you stay one step ahead of the late tactical shifts as we approach the end of the tournament, subscribe to our newsletter for your daily afternoon briefing of hand-picked trivia. To truly secure your legacy this summer, make sure you’ve joined The Club, our free membership hub that serves as your digital dugout, where you can unlock secret hints for the toughest quizzes, fight for the top of the global leaderboards, and join the debate in the comments section as the tournament drama unfolds.
