See if you can name every country to ever play at a World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup may be nearing its end, but a new trivia challenge invites fans to test their knowledge beyond the final matches. Organizers say the 2026 tournament involved 48 different countries, yet the quiz focuses on a wider historical task: naming every nation that has ever played at a FIFA World Cup since the first edition nearly 100 years ago. Participants must recall both recent and lesser-known teams from earlier decades, including obscure debutants highlighted in recent weeks. The challenge provides extra time, allowing 10 minutes to type all 84 countries that have reached the World Cup. The event is positioned as a final, themed knowledge check for readers.