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 · AFCON
Salah's Egypt lost the 2021 AFCON final on penalties. Who buried the winning kick?
- Sadio Mané
- Kalidou Koulibaly
- Idrissa Gueye
- Ismaïla Sarr
Mane had an early penalty saved by Gabaski, who had just been given a tip by Salah, then stepped up last in the shoot-out to win Senegal their first ever title.
2 of 5 · Managers
Which manager led Leicester City to the Premier League title in 2016?
- Claudio Ranieri
- Nigel Pearson
- Brendan Rodgers
- Roberto Mancini
Odds of 5000-1 at the start of the season.
3 of 5 · Africa
Which nation won the first four editions of the Africa Cup of Nations most often overall?
- Egypt
- Ghana
- Cameroon
- Nigeria
Egypt hold the record with seven titles.
4 of 5 · World Cup 2026
Which country will co-host the 2026 World Cup along with the United States and Canada?
- Mexico
- Costa Rica
- Jamaica
- Panama
The first 48-team tournament, across three nations.
5 of 5 · Ballon d'Or
Which goalkeeper is the only one to have won the Ballon d'Or?
- Lev Yashin
- Dino Zoff
- Gianluigi Buffon
- Manuel Neuer
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