Pub Quiz Questions World Cup 2026

Looking for the best pub quiz questions about the FIFA World Cup 2026? Perfect! The 2026 Football World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico is the biggest World Cup tournament of all time – and that calls for an epic quiz night! As quiz professionals, we’ve put together 25 questions ranging from easy warm-up questions to real brain-teasers for World Cup experts. Perfect for your next pub quiz night or a company event during the World Cup!

Easy World Cup 2026 Quiz Questions

1. In which three countries is the FIFA World Cup 2026 being held?
   Answer: USA, Canada and Mexico
2. How many teams are competing at the 2026 World Cup for the first time?
   Answer: 48 teams (previously it was 32)
3. When is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final?
   Answer: 19 July 2026
4. Which country is the reigning World Champion heading into the 2026 World Cup?
   Answer: Argentina (World Champions 2022)
5. In which group is Austria playing at the 2026 World Cup?
   Answer: Group J
6. How many matches will be played in total at the 2026 World Cup?
   Answer: 104 matches
7. Who is the all-time top scorer in World Cup history?
   Answer: Miroslav Klose (Germany) with 16 goals

Medium World Cup 2026 Quiz Questions

1. In which stadium is the World Cup 2026 Final being held?
   Answer: MetLife Stadium in New York (East Rutherford)
2. Which teams does Austria face in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup?
   Answer: Jordan, Argentina and Algeria
3. How many times has Mexico hosted a Football World Cup (including 2026)?
   Answer: Three times (1970, 1986 and 2026)
4. Which country won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar?
   Answer: Argentina – in a dramatic final against France
5. How many groups are there at the 2026 World Cup?
   Answer: Twelve groups (A to L) with four teams each
6. When did Austria qualify for the 2026 World Cup and against whom?
   Answer: In December 2025 with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia, finishing top of their qualifying group
7. How many third-placed teams from the group stage qualify for the knockout round at the 2026 World Cup?
   Answer: The eight best third-placed teams

By the way: if you’re looking for more sport questions, check out our Pub Quiz Questions Sport – 25 questions covering all kinds of sports. And for a great mix on your quiz night, our Pub Quiz General Knowledge Questions make the perfect addition!

Hard World Cup 2026 Quiz Questions for Experts

1. Which was the only other World Cup before 2026 to be hosted by more than one country?
   Answer: The 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea
2. Who am I? I am the smallest participant at the 2026 World Cup by population, making my tournament debut, and was drawn into a group with Germany. Which country am I?
   Answer: Curaçao
3. What is the official song of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and who performs it?
   Answer: “Desire” by Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger
4. At which World Cup did Austria last qualify before 2026, and in what year?
   Answer: The 1998 World Cup in France – almost three decades ago!
5. What was the name of the official video game for the FIFA World Cup 2026?
   Answer: FIFA Heroes
6. Across how many different time zones are the 2026 World Cup matches being played?
   Answer: Four time zones
7. How many of the 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup kick off between midnight and 6 a.m. Central European Time?
   Answer: 53 matches

Bonus Questions: 

🎯 Emoji Question — Which World Cup host country is hiding behind the emojis?

🦅🌵🌮 Answer: Mexico

🍁🏒🐻 Answer: Canada

🗽🍔🏈 Answer: USA

Bonus Emoji Question — Which World Cup record holder is being described?

🇩🇪⚽🥅🥅🥅🥅 x 4 🏆

Answer: Miroslav Klose — 4 World Cups, 16 goals, all-time top scorer

Whether at Luki’s Pubquiz, a public viewing party or your next team event – with these 25 World Cup quiz questions you’re perfectly prepared. Also check out our Pub Quiz Geography Questions or challenge yourself with the best estimation questions – for a varied and exciting World Cup quiz night!