World Cup 2026 Warm Up Quiz
Get ready for the biggest tournament ever
With 48 teams, 3 host nations and 104 matches, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest in history. Test your knowledge of the groups, stadiums across USA, Canada and Mexico, and the star players to watch.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup — Everything You Need to Know
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd edition of football's greatest tournament, and the first ever to feature 48 national teams. It will be jointly hosted by three countries — the United States, Canada, and Mexico — marking the first time three nations have co-hosted a World Cup. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Groups & Format
The 2026 World Cup features 12 groups (A through L), each containing four national teams. The top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32 — a new stage created specifically for this expanded 48-team format. The knockout rounds then continue through the Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the Grand Final at MetLife Stadium on July 19, 2026.
Key Players to Watch at the 2026 World Cup
The tournament is expected to feature some of the world's greatest footballers. Lionel Messi (Argentina) will look to defend the title won in Qatar 2022. Kylian Mbappé (France) enters as one of the most dangerous forwards on the planet. Erling Haaland (Norway) brings his prolific goal-scoring to what would be Norway's first World Cup since 1998. Vinicius Jr (Brazil), Jude Bellingham (England), and Pedri (Spain) are among the other stars set to light up the tournament across all three host nations.
The 2026 World Cup Host Cities
Matches will be played across 16 cities: 11 in the United States (New York/New Jersey, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, San Francisco/Bay Area, Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Atlanta, Las Vegas), three in Mexico (Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara), and two in Canada (Vancouver, Toronto). The iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is the only venue to have hosted two World Cup Finals, in 1970 and 1986.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions per Warm Up game?
Each game features 30 questions randomly selected from a bank of 80. This means you can replay multiple times and discover new questions each time.
What topics does the Warm Up 2026 quiz cover?
The quiz covers all 48 qualified nations and their groups (A through L), the 16 host stadiums across the USA, Canada and Mexico, key players to watch, and general facts about the 2026 World Cup format.
When does the 2026 World Cup start?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026 and the Final will be played on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
For the first time ever, 48 national teams will compete. They are divided into 12 groups of four, with the top two from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advancing to the Round of 32.