Quiz! Can you name every nation to ever host the World Cup?

Argentina icon Lionel Messi holds the World Cup aloft after their success in 2022
Argentina icon Lionel Messi holds the World Cup aloft after their success in 2022 (Image credit: Getty Images)

The World Cup continues to draw in audiences like no other.

An estimated 1.5 billion people watched on as Lionel Messi's Argentina triumphed over France in Qatar, with the competition still proving how sport can bring together so many people in magical ways.

For FourFourTwo's latest quiz, we were hoping you could name as many host nations to have held the World Cup in their country as you possibly can! Fancy it?

We're handing you only five minutes to name every nation to have hosted a men's World Cup since the beginning of time.

23 different countries have done so and we're excited to see how many you can name.

Need a helping hand? Simply log in to Kwizly and they’ll provide you with a hint to jog your memory along the way.

Don’t forget to comment your scores below and send this quiz round to your mates, so you can declare yourself a legend of all World Cup knowledge.

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You've just proven your World Cup wisdom – let's go again! First up, FourFourTwo's Weekend Crossword 8 offers a delightful journey through the game's past, weaving together clues about legendary Ballon d'Ors, the dazzling rise of wonderkids, and, of course, that sun-drenched World Cup of 2010. It's a brain-teaser for the truly dedicated, a chance to prove your knowledge beyond mere recall.

We've got loads more: see if you can name every English player nominated for the Ballon d'Or since 2000 – and then, can you name every goalkeeper with 50 or more Premier League clean sheets? It's a test of your knowledge of shot-stoppers and their remarkable consistency in the world's most watched league.

The transfer market, a swirling vortex of fortunes and footballing dreams, always provides talking points. If you're keeping tabs on the financial movers and shakers, try to name the biggest signings of the 2020s so far. It's a chance to see how well you recall the earth-shattering deals that have defined the current era.

And for the ultimate deep dive into the world of transfers, particularly those involving a nation famed for its dazzling talent, can you name the 100 most expensive transfers involving Brazilian footballers ever? Prepare for a samba of statistics, where big money and even bigger flair collide.

Matthew Holt

Matthew Holt writes freelance for FourFourTwo, amongst others, and boasts previous experience at GOAL and SPORTBible. He now works with us alongside his time at Manchester United and Reach PLC, aiding with online content for the website. Career highs include working at the FA Cup final, as well as scoring at Old Trafford in front of the Stretford End. A long-term sufferer of his beloved Scunthorpe United, he is often seen on the padel court, as well as occasionally as a six-a-side call-up.

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