1 Which country is hosting the World Cup 2026 alongside Mexico and the USA? a. Canada b. Brazil c. Colombia
2 What number does Argentina star Lionel Messi wear? a. 10 b. 11 c. 9
3 Which of these former World-Cup winning teams failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup? a. The Netherlands b. Italy c. South Korea
4 Which of these countries is still in the race to the finals? a. Germany b. Spain c. Brazil
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jul/Haaland-quiz_e.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />
5 One of these is the World Cup&rsquo;s star striker Erling Haaland. Others are his viral doppelgangers. Can you identify the real Haaland?
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jul/Germany-logo_e.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />
6 Guess the national team from its emblem. Hint: Colours at the bottom. a. Japan b. Belgium c. Germany
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jul/Ronaldo-crying_e.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />
7 Cristiano Ronaldo made an emotional exit from the World Cup last week. How many World Cups does he have under his belt? a. Zero b. Two c. One
8 Who are the defending champions? They bagged the World Cup in 2022 by beating France in a dramatic finale.&nbsp; a. Spain b. Brazil c. Argentina
<h2>Trivia Shootout</h2>
Om Deshmukh, software developer
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&ldquo;Can we please let them substitute the referees? Those guys have been running around all day.&rdquo; 1. Canada&nbsp; 2. 10&nbsp; 3. Italy&nbsp; 4. Spain&nbsp; 5. I have no clue&nbsp; 6. Germany&nbsp; 7. Zero&nbsp; 8. Argentina
7/8
Yash Karia, content writer
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jul/Yash-Karia_e.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />
&nbsp;&ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t know footballers could play dirty. It reminded me of the Aussie cricket team of the 2000s.&rdquo; 1. Canada&nbsp; 2. Is it 10 or 11?&nbsp; 3. Italy&nbsp; 4. Spain&nbsp; 5. They all look like Haaland&nbsp; 6. Germany&nbsp; 7. Zero&nbsp; 8. Argentina
6/8
Mahek Chavan, digital communications
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&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t understand football. But it&rsquo;s the World Cup!&rdquo; &nbsp;1. Brazil&nbsp; 2. 10&nbsp; 3. Not sure&nbsp; 4. Spain&nbsp; 5. C&nbsp; 6. The Netherlands&nbsp; 7. Zero&nbsp; 8. Argentina
4/8
&nbsp;Answers : 1. Canada 2. 10 3. Italy 4. Spain 5. B 6. Germany 7. Zero 8. Argentina

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