Quiz time!
Already this World Cup, the Netherlands have fielded their first tournament XI with no player from the Eredivisie – but if you’re asking us, that’s less dramatic than 2014, when the Dutch fielded an entire side with no player with a ‘Van’ in their name, for the first time in two decades.
That’s what today’s quiz is all about: we’re going to give you 20 statements, and you don’t even have to tell us which player they’re about. Just tell us if the player has ‘Van’ in their name or not.
While remembering the iconic trophy lifts and famous tournament matches is great for a casual chat, a true mastermind knows how to dig beneath the surface of the global game. To see if your tactical stamina can keep pace with the unfolding drama of World Cup 2026 across North America, we’ve got a few more quizzes for you – courtesy of Kwizly.
We’re starting with a sharp look at the elite talent that missed out on the flight to Canada, Mexico, and the United States, challenging you to identify the most valuable players who didn’t make it to World Cup 2026. Once you’ve audited the high-profile absentees, pivot to the clinical marksmen who absolutely seized their moment on the grandest stage of all by trying to name every World Cup hat-trick scorer since 1998. It is a ruthless trial of penalty-box perfection that separates casual summer fans from deep-cut archival experts.
If your scouting network excels at tracking veteran leadership or the deep-cut folklore of international history, we have an incredible double-header waiting for you in the tunnel. You can filter the current tournament rosters for ultimate longevity by trying to name every player at World Cup 2026 with over 100 caps, celebrating the evergreen leaders who bring invaluable experience to the big stage this month. Following that, throw yourself directly into the crossfire of our Ultimate World Cup Quiz to check your memory on nearly a century of iconic goals, shock losses, and unforgettable tournament controversies.
To lower your pulse after navigating that mountain of international history, find a quiet spot in the dugout to tackle FourFourTwo’s Weekend Crossword 58, featuring clues on winners, losers and legends, featuring a brilliantly cryptic mix of footballing folklore. To ensure you stay one step ahead of the action as the group stage drama intensifies, make sure to subscribe to our newsletter for your daily afternoon briefing of hand-picked trivia. To completely cement your legacy this summer, join The Club, our free membership hub that serves as your digital dugout, where you can unlock secret hints for the toughest quizzes, climb our global leaderboards, and engage in tactical debates in the comments section as the matches play out.
