The Daily Five — Friday, 7 August 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · Copa Libertadores
River fans attacked the Boca team bus before the 2018 Libertadores final second leg. In which city was the match eventually played?
- Madrid
- Montevideo
- Asunción
- Miami
CONMEBOL moved the first ever Superclásico final to the Santiago Bernabéu, where River won 3-1 after extra time thanks to a Juan Fernando Quintero rocket.
2 of 5 · World Cup 2026
How many teams played at the 2026 World Cup?
Expanded from 32 for the first time.
3 of 5 · World Cup 1998
How many goals did Zinedine Zidane score in the 1998 World Cup final?
4 of 5 · Laws
How long is a standard football match, excluding stoppages?
- 90 minutes
- 80 minutes
- 100 minutes
- 120 minutes
Two halves of 45, with extra time adding two of 15.
5 of 5 · World Cup 1990
Which African team reached the 1990 World Cup quarter-finals and beat holders Argentina in the opener?
- Cameroon
- Nigeria
- Egypt
- Morocco
Roger Milla, at 38, became the face of the tournament.
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