Spanish, World Cup, Copa del Mundo 2026, quiz, for all learners of Spanish.

Get your Spanish class fit for the Copa del Mundo !

(And give yourself a break from the text-book, builds up some serious terrace-cred with your pupils.)

35 multiple-choice questions, each with four options.

NB : Updated 25/6/26 to correct use of ‘France’ instead of ‘Spain’ in several palces (There is a French version of this quiz! And a German one !)

SAMPLE QUESTIONS
How many stars will the Spanish team be wearing above their badge at the World Cup ?
a. Cero
b. Uno
c. Dos
d. Tres

The Spanish team is affectionately known as La Furia Roja, which means …
a. The Red Army
b. The Red Furries
c. The Furry Reds
d. The Red Fury

The formation that the French will most likely play is either 4-3-3 or …
a. 4-4-2
b. 3-4-3
c. 4-2-3-1
d. 6-4-0

The Spanish team prepared for the World Cup by …
a. Laying off the paella and churros.
b. Reading the philosophical works of Seneca the Younger.
c. Playing a couple of friendlies, the last of which was against Peru.
d. Altitude-training at the Mount Everest Base Camp.

The Spanish squad does not contain any …
a. Real Madrid players.
b. Left-footed players.
c. Players with the first name Pedro.
d. Teenagers.

What do the Spanish call the World Cup?
a. La Copa del Mundo
b. El Gordo
c. El Grande
d. La Taza del Mundo

Answer-scheme provided.

Topics dealt with include : supporters’ songs; players’ hairstyles; tactical formations; players’ nicknames; kit etc.

Mostly in English but with a healthy sprinkling of Spanish.

Suitable for all learners of Spanish (although some younger classes might benefit from having a dictionary warming-up on the sidelines).

Designed to be fun and generate discussion (and to go down well with predominantly- male, younger classes with a preference for Spanish culture rather than grammar).

Up-to-date as of 10/6/26.

Feedback appreciated, especially if you spot anything that needs to be improved.

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PS : I also have French and German World Cup quizzes available.