The Beautiful Game: 2022 World Cup Trivia

The World Cup is the premier soccent event in the world. Occurring every 4 years, nations try their best to field teams that will advance to the World Cup tournament. This year, for the 1st time, 32 teams (instead of 24) will advance to the World Cup. Were you paying attention to the qualifying rounds and to the draws that were created? Prove it!

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Dave is an accomplished economics instructor with over two decades of experience in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. His students have consistently ranked in the top 10% annually, and one year they achieved the highest overall class average in the world. This outstanding achievement led a UK publisher to request that he write a textbook, an offer he declined in favor of creating sports quizzes, which he found more engaging.

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Dave's passions extend beyond the classroom and football field. He is an avid fan of live music and international travel, often combining these interests. He has traveled to Spain, England, Iceland, and Chile to see bands perform. His greatest pride and joy is his daughter, who has recently excelled in powerlifting. In just a few years, she has become the Canadian record holder for the bench press in her weight class and finished second overall in the combined national event (bench, deadlift, and squat) in Moose Jaw in March 2024. She will be representing Canada at the World Bench Competition in Austin, Texas, in May 2024.

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Which of the following European nations did NOT qualify?

What team is the highest ranked entry from Asia?

What team is the highest ranked entry from South America?

What team beat Peru in a penalty shootout to advance to the World Cup?

What team is the highest ranked entry from Africa?

Which of the following South American nations did NOT qualify?

What team beat New Zealand 1 to 0 to advance to the World Cup?

Which of the following nations will NOT be in Group C with Argentina?

Which of the following nations will NOT be in Group G with Brazil?

Which of the following nations will NOT be in Group E with Spain?

Which of the following nations will NOT be in Group H with Portugal?

What team is the highest ranked entry from Europe?

How many stadiums will be used to host the 2022 World Cup?

Which of the following nations will NOT be in Group B with England?

Which of the following African nations did NOT qualify?

Which of the following European nations did NOT qualify?

Which of the following North American/Central American/Caribbean teams did NOT qualify?

Which of the following nations will NOT be in Group D with France?

Which of the following nations will NOT be in Group F with Belgium?

What team beat Ukraine 1 to 0 to advance to the Worl Cup?

Which of the following European nations did NOT qualify?

What team is the highest ranked entry from North/Central America/Caribbean?

Which of the following nations will NOT be in Group A with Qatar?

What nation is hosting the World Cup in 2022?

Which of the following Asian nations did NOT qualify?

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