The Daily Five — Wednesday, 16 September 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · Goalkeepers
Which goalkeeper went 1,142 minutes of international football without conceding, a run stretching from 1972 to the 1974 World Cup?
- Dino Zoff
- Gianluigi Buffon
- Iker Casillas
- Walter Zenga
The run only ended when Haiti's Emmanuel Sanon beat Zoff in Munich, and it still stands as the longest shutout streak by a single keeper in internationals. —
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2 of 5 · World Cup 1962
Which two nations played out the Battle of Santiago in 1962?
- Chile and Italy
- Chile and Brazil
- Argentina and England
- Italy and Brazil
Two Italians sent off and police on the pitch four times.
3 of 5 · Managers
Which manager won the Champions League with Porto before moving to Chelsea?
- José Mourinho
- André Villas-Boas
- Carlo Ancelotti
- Rafael Benítez
2004, a year after winning the UEFA Cup with the same club.
4 of 5 · World Cup 2026
Which country won the 2026 World Cup?
- Spain
- Argentina
- France
- Brazil
1-0 against Argentina after extra time.
5 of 5 · Argentine club football
Which Argentine giant went down to the second division for the first time in their history in 2011?
- River Plate
- Racing Club
- Independiente
- San Lorenzo
A play-off defeat to Belgrano sent River down amid riots at the Monumental, they came straight back up after one season, and in 2015 they were champions of South America again.
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