UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — The DAILY QUIZ

Q1. Which one of the following footballers set a new all-time record during the 2026 FIFA World Cup by becoming the first player ever to score in six different World Cup editions?

• A. Cristiano Ronaldo
• B. Lionel Messi
• C. Harry Kane
• D. Kylian Mbappé

Q2. With reference to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, consider the following nations: 1. Canada 2. Mexico 3. United States 4. Morocco Which of the above are correctly identified as official host nations of the tournament?

1. Canada
2. Mexico
3. United States
4. Morocco

• A. 1, 2 and 3
• B. 2, 3 and 4
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q3. How many teams participated in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition staged under the newly expanded format?

• A. 32
• B. 40
• C. 48
• D. 24

Q4. In the context of the 2026 FIFA World Cup's new format, what does the newly introduced 'Round of 32' refer to?

• A. A knockout round preceding the Round of 16, contested by the 32 teams that qualify from the group stage
• B. The opening group phase comprising exactly 32 matches before the knockouts begin
• C. A preliminary play-off among 32 third-placed teams to decide the final qualifiers
• D. A revised extra-time rule giving drawn knockout games an additional 32 minutes

Q5. With reference to how the 2026 FIFA World Cup differs from previous editions, consider the following statements: 1. It expanded the number of participating teams from 32 to 48. 2. It was the first World Cup in history to be jointly hosted by three nations. 3. Its group stage was organised into eight groups of four, the same structure used in the 2022 edition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. It expanded the number of participating teams from 32 to 48.
2. It was the first World Cup in history to be jointly hosted by three nations.
3. Its group stage was organised into eight groups of four, the same structure used in the 2022 edition.

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 1 and 3 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3