Time to get quizzing.
No-one ever remembers who finished third at the World Cup… or do they? FIFA have insisted on playing a 3rd/4th place playoff at every tournament since 1934.
In the inaugural tournament in 1930, the third-place team was based on overall records, as no third-place match was played. Losing semi-finalists traditionally dislike playing in it, but is is a tie that has produce some memorable and historic moments nonetheless with random starting XIs and less pressure often lending to extremely entertaining encounters.
We’re giving you five minutes to name all 23 bronze medalists.
Handpicked football quizzes we know you’ll love
If World Cup trivia is your thing, there’s plenty more where that came from. We have countless quizzes designed to test your awareness of the players who starred on the biggest stage and the arenas in which they created history – courtesy of Kwizly.
There’s nothing more tense than penalties and we can all remember the players who fluffed their lines from 12 yards when the pressure was on. But can you name every player to score in a World Cup penalty shootout this century? When it comes to World Cup icons, certain players always spring to mind, but can you remember the best at each tournament? If you think you can, have a go at naming every Golden Ball, Silver Ball and Bronze Ball winner at the World Cup.
This summer’s World Cup has been played in some incredible stadiums that provide a stunning backdrop to the artistry on the pitch. Every tournament seems to have one or two iconic venues that are different from the rest, but can you name every World Cup stadium of the 21st century? And for something a bit different while you wait for kick-off, why not try our Prep-match Poser No.34?
If all of that isn’t enough for you, why not try tackling FourFourTwo’s Weekend Crossword 60, which covers a range of topics including scandals, shootouts and sackings. To ensure you stay one step ahead of the late tactical shifts as we approach the end of the tournament, subscribe to our newsletter for your daily afternoon briefing of hand-picked trivia. To truly secure your legacy this summer, make sure you’ve joined The Club, our free membership hub that serves as your digital dugout, where you can unlock secret hints for the toughest quizzes, fight for the top of the global leaderboards, and join the debate in the comments section as the tournament drama unfolds.
