The Daily Five: Thursday, 13 August 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · Quotes
Which player famously said football is a simple game, 22 men chase a ball and at the end the Germans win?
- Gary Lineker
- Bobby Charlton
- Alan Shearer
- Paul Gascoigne
Said after England lost the 1990 semi-final shoot-out. — read the legend's page
2 of 5 · World Cup 1966
Who scored a hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final?
- Geoff Hurst
- Bobby Charlton
- Roger Hunt
- Martin Peters
Hurst sealed the 4-2 win over West Germany as Kenneth Wolstenholme told the BBC "they think it's all over ... it is now"; only Mbappé in 2022 has matched a final hat-trick. — read the legend's page
3 of 5 · Copa América
Argentina's 1993 Copa América final win over Mexico was their last title for 28 years. Who scored both goals?
- Gabriel Batistuta
- Claudio Caniggia
- Abel Balbo
- Diego Simeone
Batistuta struck twice in Guayaquil for title number 14, and Argentina then waited until the Maracanã in 2021 for the next one.
4 of 5 · World Cup 1962
Police had to come onto the pitch four times during the 1962 'Battle of Santiago'. Who was playing?
- Chile and Italy
- Chile and Argentina
- Italy and Uruguay
- Chile and West Germany
Chile won 2-0, two Italians were sent off, and English referee Ken Aston went on to invent the yellow and red cards.
5 of 5 · Records
How many World Cups did Pelé win?
- Three
- Two
- Four
- One
1958, 1962 and 1970, the only player with three. — read the legend's page