The Daily Five — Wednesday, 9 September 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · World Cup 1966
Who scored a hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final?
- Geoff Hurst
- Bobby Charlton
- Roger Hunt
- Martin Peters
Hurst sealed the 4-2 win over West Germany as Kenneth Wolstenholme told the BBC "they think it's all over ... it is now"; only Mbappé in 2022 has matched a final hat-trick. —
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2 of 5 · Transfers
Johan Cruyff's world-record 1973 move from Ajax to Barcelona reunited him with which coach?
- Rinus Michels
- Ștefan Kovács
- Udo Lattek
- Hennes Weisweiler
Cruyff wanted his old Ajax boss back, and the reunion delivered Barcelona's first title in 14 years plus a 5-0 win at the Bernabéu. —
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3 of 5 · World Cup 1998
Which country hosted and won the 1998 World Cup?
3-0 against Brazil in Saint-Denis.
4 of 5 · Euro 2016
Which country won Euro 2016 despite finishing third in their group?
- Portugal
- Wales
- Iceland
- France
Éder scored in extra time of the final after Ronaldo went off injured.
5 of 5 · World Cup 1982
Which goalkeeper flattened Patrick Battiston in the 1982 semi-final without conceding a foul?
- Harald Schumacher
- Sepp Maier
- Bodo Illgner
- Eike Immel
One of the most notorious non-decisions in football history.
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