Topic 362 · Answers
FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain Are Champions
Who scored the only goal in the 106th minute of the 19 July 2026 World Cup final?
- Correct answer: Ferran Torres
- Dani Olmo
- Mikel Oyarzabal
- Álvaro Morata
Core Trigger: On 19 July 2026, Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time; Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 362, point 1
Which three countries co-hosted the 23rd World Cup?
- USA, Canada and Brazil
- Mexico, USA and Costa Rica
- Canada, USA and Argentina
- Correct answer: Canada, Mexico and the USA
Edition: The 23rd World Cup was the first with 48 teams, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the USA.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 362, point 2
Who won the 2026 World Cup Golden Ball?
- Correct answer: Rodri
- Lamine Yamal
- Lionel Messi
- Jude Bellingham
Current Head: Gianni Infantino is FIFA President; Rodri won the Golden Ball.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 362, point 3
What does the name of the 2026 ball, adidas TRIONDA, mean?
- Three flames
- Three rivers
- Correct answer: Three waves
- Three peaks
Symbol: The ball was adidas TRIONDA, meaning three waves, with a 500Hz motion-sensor chip.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 362, point 4
How many goals won Mbappé the 2026 Golden Boot?
- Correct answer: 10
- 8
- 9
- 12
Data: Mbappé won the Golden Boot with 10 goals, becoming the all-time top scorer with 22.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 362, point 5
Who won the Young Player award at the 2026 World Cup?
- Désiré Doué
- Correct answer: Pau Cubarsí
- Endrick
- Kobbie Mainoo
Records: Unai Simón won the Golden Glove; Pau Cubarsí won Young Player; England beat France 6-4 for bronze.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 362, point 6
In which city is FIFA headquartered?
- Geneva
- Correct answer: Zurich
- Lausanne
- Paris
Headquarters: FIFA is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and has 211 member associations.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 362, point 8
On what date did the FIFA Council approve a 48-team World Cup?
- 10 January 2016
- 10 July 2017
- Correct answer: 10 January 2017
- 14 March 2023
Founded: Spain's second title followed 2010. On 10 January 2017, the FIFA Council approved a 48-team World Cup.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 362, point 9
Under the format chosen on 14 March 2023, how many best third-placed teams also advance?
- Four
- Correct answer: Eight
- Six
- Twelve
Landmark: On 14 March 2023 the Council chose 12 groups of four; eight best third-placed teams also advance.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 362, point 10
1. Saudi Arabia hosts the 2030 World Cup. 2. Morocco, Portugal and Spain host the 2030 World Cup. Which is/are correct?
- Only 1
- Correct answer: Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither
Next Hosts: Morocco, Portugal and Spain host 2030, with centenary games in Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay; Saudi Arabia hosts 2034.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 362, point 11
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