The Daily Five — Friday, 18 September 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · World Cup 1930
Where was the first World Cup held, in 1930?
- Uruguay
- Brazil
- Italy
- Argentina
And the hosts won it, beating Argentina 4-2 in Montevideo.
2 of 5 · National lore
Which country did Ferenc Puskás lead as captain of the Mighty Magyars in the 1950s?
- Hungary
- Czechoslovakia
- Austria
- Poland
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 · World Cup 1982
Who won the Golden Boot at the 1982 World Cup after Italy's title run?
- Paolo Rossi
- Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
- Zico
- Marco Tardelli
5 of 5 · Ballon d'Or
Who was the first African player to win the Ballon d'Or?
- George Weah
- Roger Milla
- Abedi Pele
- Samuel Eto'o
1995, the first year the award opened up beyond European players. He later became president of Liberia.
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