The Daily Five — Friday, 28 August 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · World Cup 2022
Who scored a hat-trick in the 2022 World Cup final and still finished on the losing side?
- Kylian Mbappé
- Olivier Giroud
- Antoine Griezmann
- Randal Kolo Muani
2 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.
3 of 5 · Intercontinental Cup
Celtic against Racing Club in 1967 ended in the Battle of Montevideo. How many players were sent off in that play-off?
Four Celtic men and two from Racing were dismissed, Bertie Auld simply refused to leave the pitch, and Cárdenas won it 1-0 for Racing.
4 of 5 · Club legends
Which Italian club did Paolo Maldini serve for his entire 25-year career?
- AC Milan
- Internazionale
- Juventus
- Roma
5 of 5 · AFCON
Which country has lifted the Africa Cup of Nations more often than anyone else?
- Egypt
- Cameroon
- Ghana
- Nigeria
Seven titles, including a straight hat-trick in 2006, 2008 and 2010; Cameroon are next best on five.
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