The Daily Five: Friday, 14 August 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · Transfers
Luís Figo became the world's most expensive player in 2000 and the most hated man in one city. Which club did he leave for Real Madrid?
- Barcelona
- Sporting Lisbon
- Benfica
- Inter Milan
Two years after the €62m move, Figo went to take a corner at Camp Nou and a severed pig's head landed at his feet. — read the legend's page
2 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.
3 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.
4 of 5 · Laws
How many players from one team are on the pitch at kick-off, including the goalkeeper?
- Eleven
- Ten
- Twelve
- Nine
The number this whole almanac is built around.
5 of 5 · Derbies
Which two Argentine clubs contest the Superclásico?
- Boca Juniors and River Plate
- Racing and Independiente
- San Lorenzo and Huracán
- Boca and Independiente
La Bombonera and El Monumental.