General Knowledge Quiz on FIFA World Cup

Football is one of the most loved sports in the world. This sport is majorly managed by FIFA all over the world. The biggest event that is managed by FIFA is the World Cup that began in the year 1930 and it is watched by millions of people all around the world. 

FIFA 2026 started on 11 June 2026 and is scheduled to end on 19 July 2026. This is a historic World Cup as three countries are hosting it for the first time and there are a total of 48 teams this time. 

To boost your knowledge about the FIFA World Cup, here is a quiz on it. 

GK Quiz on FIFA World Cup

Question 1: When was the FIFA World Cup played for the first time? 

A) 1990 

B) 1996

C) 1930 

D) 1945 

Answer: C) 1930 

Explanation: FIFA World Cup was first played in the year 1930 in Uruguay. 

Question 2: Where is the headquarters of FIFA located? 

A) Switzerland

B) USA
C) Europe 

D) Africa 

Answer: A) Switzerland 

Explanation: The headquarters of FIFA is located in Zurich, Switzerland. 

Question 3: How many member associations are there in FIFA? 

A) 219

B) 100

C) 166

D) 211

Answer: D) 211

Explanation: FIFA website mentions: “The FIFA Member Associations (MAs) are at the centre of football’s global ecosystem, representing 211 countries and territories across six continents.” 

Question 4: When was FIFA founded? 

A) 1919 

B) 1926 

C) 1904 

D) 1909 

Answer: C) 1904 

Explanation: The US Soccer mentions: “Founded in 1904 to provide unity among national soccer associations, the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) boasts 211 members, rivaling that of the United Nations, and is arguably the most prestigious sports organization in the world.”

Question 5: Who won the 2022 FIFA World Cup? 

A) Brazil

B) Argentina

C) Algeria 

D) Congo DR 

Answer: B) Argentina 

Explanation: FIFA mentions: “The legendary Lionel Messi lifted the trophy he coveted above all others as Argentina won a third World Cup at Qatar 2022.”

Question 6: Which three countries are hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026? 

A) USA, Mexico, India 

B) UK, France, Germany,

C) Pakistan, India, Europe

D) USA, Canada, Mexico

Answer: D) USA, Canada, Mexico

Explanation: These three countries are hosting one of the biggest FIFA World Cups. 

Question 7: Which country has the most FIFA World Cup titles? 

A) Brazil

B) Croatia

C) Ecuador 

D) Netherlands

Answer: A) Brazil

Explanation: As per FIFA website, Brazil holds the crown with 5 World Cup titles. 

Question 8: How may groups are there in FIFA World Cup 2026? 

A) 8 

B) 6 

C) 12

D) 21 

Answer: C) 12

Explanation: The teams are divided into 12 groups of 4. 

Question 9: What is the prize money for the winning team of FIFA World Cup 2026? 

A) $20 million 

B) $50 million 

C) $35 million 

D) $29 million 

Answer: B) 

Explanation: The FIFA council announced a huge sum of $727 million to be distributed in FIFA World Cup 2026 out of which $50 million will be given to the winning team. 

Question 10: Which country is hosting the FIFA World Cup for the first time?

A) USA

B) Mexico 

C) Canada

D) Brazil 

Answer: C) Canada

Explanation: This is the first time that Canada is hosting the FIFA World Cup. USA has held it once before and Mexico twice.