Starting XI

How to Play Starting XI

1. 1

   A famous starting XI is displayed on the pitch — could be a club's title-winning side, a World Cup final lineup, or a manager's iconic team sheet.

2. 2

   Some positions are revealed; others are hidden behind blank shirts.

3. 3

   Type the missing player names — partial matches are accepted with smart auto-complete.

4. 4

   The fewer hints you reveal, the higher your score.

5. 5

   Complete the full XI to clear the puzzle.

Why Players Love It

• ✓

  Tests your memory of full lineups, not just the famous names.

• ✓

  Covers iconic squads from every era — invincibles, treble winners, World Cup champions.

• ✓

  The 'forgotten' XI players are the satisfying ones to remember.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Starting XI in Football IQ?

Starting XI is a daily lineup quiz where you fill in the missing players from an iconic football starting eleven. From the Arsenal Invincibles to Brazil 1970, every famous lineup is fair game.

Which lineups appear in Starting XI?

Lineups span club and international football: Champions League winners, World Cup finalists, league title-winning teams, manager debut XIs, and historic cup final teams from across the past 50 years.

How do I play Starting XI?

Starting XI is part of the Football IQ mobile app, available free on the App Store. The web version of Football IQ has 5 daily puzzles; Starting XI is one of 6 additional modes you unlock by downloading the app.

Are partial player names accepted?

Yes — Football IQ uses smart auto-complete, so you only need to type enough characters to disambiguate. Common nicknames and short surnames are matched too.

More App-Only Modes