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Which country hosted the FIFA World Cup 2022, immediately before the 2026 edition?
A. Russia
B. Qatar
C. Brazil
D. South Africa
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because Qatar hosted the FIFA World Cup 2022 before the 2026 edition. A: Wrong because Russia hosted the 2018 edition. C: Wrong because Brazil hosted the 2014 edition. D: Wrong because South Africa hosted the 2010 edition.
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Which of the following best describes FIFA's role?
A. Global football governance and tournament organization
B. Global cricket lawmaking
C. Olympic Games management
D. Tennis ranking management
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because FIFA governs football globally and organizes major football tournaments. B: Wrong because cricket is not FIFA's sport. C: Wrong because the Olympic Games are not managed by FIFA. D: Wrong because tennis rankings are not managed by FIFA.
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Which statement about the FIFA World Cup is correct?
A. It began in 1904
B. It began in 1930
C. It began in 1991
D. It began in 2026
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because the men's FIFA World Cup began in 1930. A: Wrong because 1904 is FIFA's foundation year. C: Wrong because 1991 is the inaugural Women's World Cup year. D: Wrong because 2026 is a modern edition, not the start of the tournament.
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Which statement about FIFA World Cup 2026 is correct?
A. It has 32 teams
B. It has 48 teams
C. It is hosted only by the USA
D. It has 64 matches
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because FIFA World Cup 2026 features 48 teams. A: Wrong because 32 was the older format, not 2026. C: Wrong because the 2026 tournament is jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and the USA. D: Wrong because the tournament has 104 matches, not 64.
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Which team were runners-up in the first FIFA Women's World Cup final?
A. USA
B. Norway
C. China PR
D. Germany
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because Norway lost 2-1 to USA in the first final. A: Wrong because USA were champions, not runners-up. C: Wrong because China PR hosted the tournament but were not runners-up in the final. D: Wrong because Germany were not runners-up in the first final.
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Which FIFA Women's World Cup edition was the inaugural edition?
A. China PR 1991
B. USA 1999
C. Germany 2011
D. Australia/New Zealand 2023
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because China PR 1991 was the inaugural FIFA Women's World Cup. B: Wrong because USA 1999 was a later edition. C: Wrong because Germany 2011 was a later edition. D: Wrong because Australia/New Zealand 2023 was a much later edition.
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Which country is described by FIFA as football's first official world champion?
A. Brazil
B. Uruguay
C. Italy
D. Germany
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because Uruguay became football's first official world champion in 1930. A: Wrong because Brazil became a later record champion, not the first. C: Wrong because Italy won later in 1934 and 1938. D: Wrong because Germany won later editions, not the first.
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Which FIFA President is closely associated with launching the inaugural World Cup?
A. Robert Guérin
B. Jules Rimet
C. Gianni Infantino
D. João Havelange
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because Jules Rimet led FIFA when the inaugural World Cup was launched. A: Wrong because Robert Guérin was the first FIFA President but not the World Cup-launch era President. C: Wrong because Gianni Infantino is connected with the modern FIFA era, not the 1930 launch. D: Wrong because João Havelange was a later FIFA President.
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Where was FIFA's first office opened in 1906?
A. Amsterdam
B. Zurich
C. Paris
D. Madrid
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because FIFA's first office opened in Amsterdam in 1906. B: Wrong because Zurich is now the headquarters city, not the first office city. C: Wrong because Paris was FIFA's founding city, not the first office city. D: Wrong because Madrid was not the first office city.
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Which of the following countries was NOT among FIFA's founding members?
A. France
B. Denmark
C. Brazil
D. Switzerland
Correct Answer: C
C: Correct because Brazil was not among the seven founding members listed in FIFA's creation history. A: Wrong because France was a founding member. B: Wrong because Denmark was a founding member. D: Wrong because Switzerland was a founding member.
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Which of the following countries was among FIFA's founding members?
A. Belgium
B. Brazil
C. Pakistan
D. Qatar
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because Belgium was among FIFA's founding members. B: Wrong because Brazil was not listed among the seven founding members. C: Wrong because Pakistan did not exist as an independent country in 1904. D: Wrong because Qatar was not among FIFA's founding members.
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What was the number of founding member countries mentioned in FIFA's 1904 creation history?
A. Five
B. Seven
C. Nine
D. Eleven
Correct Answer: B
B: Correct because FIFA was formed with seven members. A: Wrong because five is fewer than the founding-member count. C: Wrong because nine is more than the founding-member count. D: Wrong because eleven is more than the founding-member count.
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Which organization is directly connected with cricket rather than FIFA football?
A. ICC
B. UEFA
C. CAF
D. AFC
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because ICC is the International Cricket Council. B: Wrong because UEFA is a football confederation. C: Wrong because CAF is a football confederation. D: Wrong because AFC is a football confederation.
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FIFA mainly governs which type of football?
A. Association football
B. American football
C. Australian rules football
D. Rugby football
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because FIFA governs association football, commonly called football or soccer. B: Wrong because American football is governed by separate bodies. C: Wrong because Australian rules football is not governed by FIFA. D: Wrong because rugby football is governed by rugby organizations, not FIFA.
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Which language gives FIFA its full official name?
A. French
B. Arabic
C. German
D. Spanish
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because Fédération Internationale de Football Association is French wording. B: Wrong because Arabic is not the language of FIFA's official full form. C: Wrong because German is not the language of the full form. D: Wrong because Spanish is not the language of the full form.
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Which of the following is a FIFA tournament for football clubs?
A. FIFA Club World Cup
B. Davis Cup
C. Ashes Series
D. Ryder Cup
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because the FIFA Club World Cup is a FIFA football club tournament. B: Wrong because Davis Cup is tennis. C: Wrong because Ashes Series is cricket. D: Wrong because Ryder Cup is golf.
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Which of the following is a major FIFA tournament for women's national teams?
A. FIFA Women's World Cup
B. ICC Women's T20 World Cup
C. Women's Wimbledon
D. Women's Hockey World Cup
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because the FIFA Women's World Cup is FIFA's major tournament for women's national teams. B: Wrong because ICC Women's T20 World Cup is cricket, not FIFA. C: Wrong because Wimbledon is tennis, not FIFA. D: Wrong because the Women's Hockey World Cup is not organized by FIFA.
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The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition to feature how many teams?
A. 24
B. 32
C. 40
D. 48
Correct Answer: D
D: Correct because 2026 is the first men's World Cup with 48 teams. A: Wrong because 24 is fewer than the 2026 format. B: Wrong because 32 was the earlier format used before expansion. C: Wrong because 40 was not adopted as the 2026 final format.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 is which edition of the men's FIFA World Cup?
A. 21st
B. 22nd
C. 23rd
D. 24th
Correct Answer: C
C: Correct because FIFA World Cup 2026 is the 23rd edition. A: Wrong because the 21st edition was Russia 2018. B: Wrong because the 22nd edition was Qatar 2022. D: Wrong because the 24th edition will be after 2026.
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On which date did FIFA World Cup 2026 start?
A. 11 June 2026
B. 14 July 2026
C. 21 May 2026
D. 26 February 2026
Correct Answer: A
A: Correct because the opening match was scheduled for 11 June 2026. B: Wrong because 14 July 2026 is during the tournament but not its start date. C: Wrong because 21 May is FIFA's foundation anniversary date, not the tournament start. D: Wrong because 26 February relates to Gianni Infantino's first election date, not the World Cup start.