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How much do you know about world cups?

Unfortunately, there is no World Cup for quizzers (we made sure to check).
10.01pm, 19 Jul 2026
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TONIGHT MARKS THE end of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.

While that’ll be it for the men’s international football contest for another four years – it’s not the only activity with a global tournament.

Whether you’re into team sports or prefer a solo pursuit like sushi making, there’s a World Cup for almost anything.

So, we thought we’d test your knowledge.

This is Spain's first World Cup final since 2010. What other team made it through this year?
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England
Argentina

France
Portugal
In the Fifa Women's World Cup, which nation has been the most successful? (Hint: This country has won four times)
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Japan
New Zealand

The US
Norway
In what decade was the first Rugby World Cup held?
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1940s
1980s

2000s
1990s
The Taekwondo World Cup is a team event with an unusual twist you won't see at the Olympics. What is it?
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Fighters compete in a relay 'tag-team' format, tapping teammates in and out mid-bout
Every athlete on every team are in the ring fighting at the same time

Points can only be scored with kicks to the head
Each fighter must break a wooden board before each fight
What city was the 2026 Dance World Cup held in?
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London
Amsterdam

Stockholm
Dublin
One for the coffee fans: In the World Cup Tasters Championship, what do competitors have to do?
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Create the best latte art
Guess where different coffee beans were grown

Identify the different tasting coffee out of a group of three cups, two of which are identical
Make as many coffees as they can within 90 minutes
The most recent Bobsleigh World Cup took place from November 2025 to January 2026. Where did bobsleigh get its name from?
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A man called Robert (aka Bob) came up with it
Sleighers bobbing back and forth inside their sleds to increase speed

The sound made when sleds hit the snow
The helmets sleighers wear are called 'bobs'
Bruin the Clumber spaniel was crowned the winner at this year's Dog World Cup, more commonly known as Crufts. As well as a trophy, what did he get as his prize?
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£200 (€235)
A lifetime supply of Pedigree dog treats

Free luxury grooming services for the next five years
Nothing... is a trophy not enough for him?
True or false: Chefs who are Japanese nationals are not allowed to take part in the Sushi World Cup
True
False
Billy Heartnose, a shorthair cat from Newry, became an online sensation for his World Cup predictions. Was he right about Scotland beating Haiti?
Yes
No
Bonus question: One standard cup using US measurements equates to 237ml. How much is one metric cup (which is more commonly accepted in Ireland)?
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202ml
220ml

250ml
396ml
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