How well do you know the FIFA World Cup?

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What is the FIFA World Cup?

An international men's association football competition (correct)

An international women's association football competition

An international tennis competition

An international basketball competition

What was Mahatma Gandhi's profession and what was his role in India's independence movement?

Mahatma Gandhi was an Indian lawyer and anti-colonial nationalist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule.

What was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi known for?

Gandhi was known for being an Indian lawyer and anti-colonial nationalist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule.

How did Mahatma Gandhi inspire movements across the world?

Mahatma Gandhi inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. Signup and view all the answers

How often is the World Cup held?

Every four years Signup and view all the answers

What is the honorific used to refer to Gandhi throughout the world?

The honorific used to refer to Gandhi throughout the world is Mahātmā. Signup and view all the answers

How many teams compete in the World Cup tournament phase?

32 Signup and view all the answers

What is the honorific used to refer to Mahatma Gandhi and why is it used?

The honorific Mahātmā is now used throughout the world to refer to Mahatma Gandhi because of his efforts towards Indian independence and promoting nonviolence. Signup and view all the answers

Where was Gandhi born and raised, and where did he receive his law training?

Gandhi was born and raised in a Hindu family in coastal Gujarat, India, and he received his law training in London. Signup and view all the answers

Which country has won the most World Cup titles?

Brazil Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the campaigns that Gandhi led in India?

Gandhi led nationwide campaigns in India for easing poverty, expanding women's rights, and achieving self-rule. Signup and view all the answers

Where was Mahatma Gandhi born and what was his educational background?

Mahatma Gandhi was born and raised in a Hindu family in coastal Gujarat and trained in law in London. Signup and view all the answers

How many countries have hosted the World Cup?

17 Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the campaigns that Mahatma Gandhi led and what were the consequences of his vision of an independent India?

Mahatma Gandhi led nationwide campaigns for easing poverty, expanding women's rights, and achieving self-rule. His vision of an independent India based on religious pluralism was challenged by Muslim nationalism, and he attempted to alleviate distress during religious violence and undertook several hunger strikes. Signup and view all the answers

What was Gandhi's vision for an independent India, and what challenged it?

Gandhi's vision for an independent India was based on religious pluralism. However, it was challenged by Muslim nationalism. He attempted to alleviate distress during religious violence and undertook several hunger strikes. Signup and view all the answers

Which countries will jointly host the 2026 World Cup?

Canada, the United States, and Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the trophy awarded to the World Cup winning team from 1930 to 1970?

The Jules Rimet Trophy Signup and view all the answers

Who is the all-time top scorer at the World Cup?

Miroslav Klose Signup and view all the answers

Which confederations have contested the World Cup final?

UEFA and CONMEBOL Signup and view all the answers

What other tournaments does FIFA organize?

Women's football, youth football, club football, futsal, and beach soccer Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The FIFA World Cup is an international men's association football competition.
It is contested by senior men's national teams of FIFA members.
The tournament has been held every four years since 1930, except in 1942 and 1946 due to World War II.
32 teams compete in the tournament phase, with the host nation(s) automatically qualifying.
The World Cup has been won by eight national teams, with Brazil having the most wins (5).
The tournament is the most prestigious association football tournament in the world.
17 countries have hosted the World Cup, with Qatar hosting the most recent edition in 2022.
The 2026 tournament will be jointly hosted by Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
The first international football match was played in 1872 between Scotland and England.
The World Cup was first held in 1930, with Uruguay as the host country and winner.
The FIFA World Cup is a men's football tournament held every four years.
The first tournament was held in 1930 and has since been dominated by European and South American teams.
The tournament has expanded to include teams from Africa, Asia, and North America, with plans to expand to 48 teams in 2026.
The 2015 FIFA corruption case saw several officials charged with bribery, fraud, and money laundering.
FIFA also organizes tournaments for women's football, youth football, club football, futsal, and beach soccer.
The Jules Rimet Trophy was awarded to the World Cup winning team from 1930 to 1970 before being replaced by the FIFA World Cup Trophy.
The new trophy is made of solid 18 carat gold and weighs 6.175 kg.
Winners of the tournament receive a gold-plated replica of the trophy.
All members of winning squads between 1930 and 1974 were retroactively awarded winners' medals.
The FIFA Confederations Cup was discontinued in 2017 in favor of an expanded FIFA Club World Cup.
The World Cup is a soccer competition held every four years.
Qualifying tournaments are held within the six FIFA continental zones.
The final tournament format since 1998 has 32 national teams competing over the course of a month in the host nations.
The knockout stage is a single-elimination tournament in which teams play each other in one-off matches.
The host country is now chosen in a vote by FIFA's Council.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be shared by three host nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Six of the eight champions have won one of their titles while playing in their own homeland.
The World Cup is the most widely viewed and followed sporting event in the world.
The cumulative viewership of all matches of the 2006 World Cup was estimated to be 26.29 billion.
The World Cup generates significant revenue through broadcasting and sponsorship deals.
The FIFA World Cup is a global football tournament held every four years.
The tournament attracts major sponsors and generates significant revenue for FIFA and host countries.
Brazil is the most successful World Cup team with five titles and has played in every World Cup to date.
Only teams from the UEFA and CONMEBOL confederations have contested the final, with European nations winning 12 titles and South American nations winning 10.
Five players have played in five World Cups, with Cristiano Ronaldo being the first and only player to score in five tournaments.
Miroslav Klose of Germany is the all-time top scorer at the World Cup with 16 goals.
Brazil's Pelé is the only player to have won three World Cup winners' medals.
Germany and Brazil have played the most World Cup matches, with Brazil having scored the most goals and Germany having appeared in the most finals, semi-finals, and quarter-finals.
Awards are presented to players and teams at the end of each World Cup for accomplishments other than their final team positions.
The World Cup features mascots, official match balls, official songs, and sticker albums.

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Test your knowledge of the most prestigious association football tournament in the world - the FIFA World Cup! From the history of the tournament to the current format, top scorers, and memorable moments, this quiz covers it all. With questions ranging from the number of teams that compete to the names of the official match balls, this quiz is sure to challenge even the most dedicated football fans. So put on your thinking caps and see how much you know about the FIFA World Cup!