The Daily Five — Saturday, 26 September 2026
The set the whole world played that day, with answers and the stories behind them.
1 of 5 · World Cup 1970
Pelé rolled the ball into his captain's path for Brazil's fourth in the 1970 final. Who thundered it in?
- Carlos Alberto
- Jairzinho
- Rivelino
- Gérson
Clodoaldo slalomed past four Italians in his own half to start the move, and the captain arrived flying down the right to finish what many still call the greatest team goal ever. —
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2 of 5 · Managers
Which coach won the World Cup as a player and as a manager with the same country?
- Franz Beckenbauer
- Mário Zagallo
- Didier Deschamps
- All three did
3 of 5 · World Cup 1962
Who was sent off in the 1962 semi-final and still played in the final?
- Garrincha
- Vavá
- Zito
- Djalma Santos
Garrincha kneed Chile's Eladio Rojas and walked in the 83rd minute, but the disciplinary committee imposed no ban and he played in the 3-1 win over Czechoslovakia four days later, running a severe fever. —
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4 of 5 · National lore
Which two countries contest the Superclásico of national teams in South America?
- Argentina and Brazil
- Argentina and Uruguay
- Brazil and Uruguay
- Chile and Argentina
Though Boca versus River is the Superclásico at club level.
5 of 5 · Club legends
Which club is known as Los Blancos?
- Real Madrid
- Barcelona
- Valencia
- Atlético Madrid
For the all-white kit worn since 1902.
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