World Cup Quiz: Which Teams Have Played the Most Quarter-Finals?
Short overview
As the 2026 World Cup reaches its first rest day and quarter-finals begin, test your knowledge of the teams that have appeared most often in the last eight. From regulars to one-time participants, how many can you name?
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its first rest day, with the quarter-finals set to begin on Thursday, football fans are being challenged to test their knowledge of the tournament's history. A new quiz asks participants to name the teams that have played the most World Cup quarter-finals, from perennial contenders to nations that have reached the last eight only once.
The quiz, published by the BBC, covers the full spectrum of World Cup quarter-final appearances. It includes traditional powerhouses such as Brazil, Germany, and Italy, which have frequently advanced to the quarter-finals, as well as lesser-known teams that have made a single appearance in the round of eight. The challenge is to identify as many of these teams as possible.
How the Quiz Works
The quiz is designed to test memory and knowledge of World Cup history. Participants are asked to name the countries that have reached the quarter-finals, with the number of appearances varying widely. Some teams, like Brazil, have appeared in the quarter-finals more than a dozen times, while others, such as Senegal or Turkey, have made only one appearance.
Additional Quizzes Available
For those who enjoy this challenge, the BBC offers more quizzes on its dedicated Football Quizzes and Sports Quizzes pages. Users can also sign up for notifications to receive the latest quizzes directly to their devices.
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