How well do readers know England’s World Cup story? A new quiz challenges fans to separate Gazza’s tears from Boxpark beers and to tell a Jules Rimet from a Matt Le Tissier, putting pop-culture and football trivia side by side.
The quiz notes that Thomas Tuchel’s men are gearing up for a World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17, using current fixtures as a prompt for readers to sharpen their knowledge ahead of the tournament.
Several questions centre on recent tournaments. The quiz asks who scored England’s first goal in Qatar four years ago, inviting participants to recall key moments from that campaign rather than providing answers.
Set pieces have been the subject of plenty of debate this season, the quiz observes, and it follows that one question asks how many set-piece goals Gareth Southgate’s team scored on their way to the semifinals in 2018. The item leaves the tally to readers to remember or discover.
The quiz combines contemporary storylines and historical detail, asking about memorable moments and milestones while encouraging fans to test their knowledge. Readers can work through the questions to see how familiar they are with England’s World Cup history and recent form.
