The Daily Five — Monday, 24 August 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · World Cup 1974
In 1974 the Netherlands scored before a German player had touched the ball. Who converted the penalty?
- Johan Neeskens
- Johan Cruyff
- Rob Rensenbrink
- Ruud Krol
2 of 5 · National lore
What was the score when Hungary beat England at Wembley in 1953?
The Match of the Century: England's first home defeat to a continental side.
3 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.
4 of 5 · Awards
What is awarded to the best goalkeeper of a World Cup?
- The Golden Glove
- The Yashin Trophy only
- The Golden Boot
- The Silver Ball
Named the Lev Yashin Award until 2010.
5 of 5 · World Cup 1982
Who scored a hat-trick against Germany in the 1982 World Cup semi-final and still went out?
- Nobody, the match went to penalties
- Michel Platini
- Alain Giresse
- Dominique Rocheteau
Seville, 3-3 after extra time, and the first World Cup shoot-out went Germany's way.
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