The Daily Five: Tuesday, 1 September 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · World Cup 1966
Which player scored a hat-trick in a World Cup final?
- Geoff Hurst
- Pelé
- Just Fontaine
- Gerd Müller
England 4-2 West Germany at Wembley, still the only final hat-trick. — read the legend's page
2 of 5 · Goalkeepers
Buffon conceded just twice in Italy's entire 2006 World Cup triumph. What beat him?
- An own goal and a penalty
- Two penalties
- A free kick and a penalty
- Two own goals
Cristian Zaccardo sliced into his own net against the USA and Zidane chipped his Panenka in the final, so no opponent ever beat Buffon from open play. — read the legend's page
3 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.
4 of 5 · National lore
What was the score when Hungary beat England at Wembley in 1953?
- 6-3
- 4-2
- 7-1
- 5-0
The Match of the Century: England's first home defeat to a continental side.
5 of 5 · Goalkeepers
Who is the oldest player ever to win the World Cup?
- Dino Zoff
- Nilton Santos
- Miroslav Klose
- Cafu
Zoff lifted the 1982 trophy in Madrid as Italy's captain at 40 years and 133 days, and was voted the tournament's best goalkeeper on the way. — read the legend's page