World Cup Football IQ Test

From Uruguay in 1930 to the latest final, the World Cup is football's deepest well of folklore. This test pulls tournament trivia together with offside calls and tactical decisions, then scores the lot as a single Football IQ from 0 to 200. No sign up, just you against the tournament's history and the clock.

Start the test · 10 questions, ~2 min

Prefer a longer test?Standard, 20 Q (~5 min)Marathon, 50 Q (~12 min)

Free, no sign up. Scored from 0 to 200.

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A taste of the three question types: trivia, an offside call, and a tactical decision. The real test mixes them and keeps the answers hidden until you submit.

Which nation won the first ever FIFA World Cup, held in 1930?

UruguayCorrect
Brazil
Argentina
Italy

Uruguay hosted and won the inaugural 1930 World Cup, beating Argentina 4-2 in the final in Montevideo.

The ball is played forward. Is the striker in green offside?

OffsideBeyond the second-last defender at the moment the ball is played.

The striker is beyond the second-last defender, in the opponent half, and ahead of the ball when it is played, so the flag goes up.

You are on the ball at the edge of the box. Which pass do you make?

The runner has timed it perfectly, the through ball beats the line.

Option A slides the runner in behind the defence for a clear sight of goal. The switch and the recycle keep possession but waste the run.

Which club was Freddy Adu playing for when he made his hyped professional debut at 14?

DC UnitedCorrect
Real Salt Lake
Benfica
Monaco

Adu signed for DC United in 2004 and became the youngest player in modern American major league sport at the time.

How the score works

Weighted by difficulty

Harder questions, the ones most players get wrong, are worth more. Two people on eight out of ten do not always land on the same Football IQ.

Adjusted for speed

A soft 15 second timer rewards instinct. Quick, confident calls nudge your score up, within limits.

Ranked against everyone

Your score is normalised against the whole player base, so 100 is a typical fan and your percentile is honest.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a football IQ test?

A football IQ test measures how well you understand the game, not just how many facts you can recall. Ours mixes trivia from across the history of the game with interactive offside calls and tactical decisions, then turns your performance into a single Football IQ score from 0 to 200.

How is the Football IQ score calculated?

Every question is weighted by how hard it is, based on how often other players get it right, and you earn a little more for answering quickly and confidently. Your score is then compared against everyone else who has taken the test, so a Football IQ of 100 means a typical engaged fan and anything above that puts you ahead of the pack.

Is the Football IQ Test free?

Yes. The test is free to play in your browser, with no sign up and no email required. You get your full Football IQ score, your tier, your percentile, and a per-question recap at the end.

What kinds of questions are in the test?

Three types in this version: trivia graded from easy to fiendish, offside decisions shown on a pitch diagram, and tactical decisions where you pick the right pass. The mix is what makes it a real aptitude test rather than a trivia round.

How long does the Football IQ Test take?

The Quick test is 10 questions and takes a couple of minutes. The Standard test is 20 questions for a more reliable score. A soft 15 second timer on each question keeps you honest and rewards instinct.

Can I challenge my friends?

Yes. Every result has a challenge link that serves your friend the exact same questions, so you can settle who really has the higher Football IQ. Share it straight into a group chat and compare scores.

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