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TONIGHT MARKS THE end of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.While that’ll be it for the men’s international football contest for another four years – it’s not the only activity with a global tournament.AdvertisementWhether you’re into team sports or prefer a solo pursuit like sushi making, there’s a World Cup for almost anything.So, we thought we’d test your knowledge.This is Spain's first World Cup final since 2010. What other team made it through this year?Alamy Stock PhotoEnglandArgentinaFrancePortugalIn the Fifa Women's World Cup, which nation has been the most successful? (Hint: This country has won four times)Alamy Stock PhotoJapanNew ZealandThe USNorwayIn what decade was the first Rugby World Cup held?Alamy Stock Photo1940s1980s2000s1990sThe Taekwondo World Cup is a team event with an unusual twist you won't see at the Olympics. What is it?Alamy Stock PhotoFighters compete in a relay 'tag-team' format, tapping teammates in and out mid-boutEvery athlete on every team are in the ring fighting at the same timePoints can only be scored with kicks to the headEach fighter must break a wooden board before each fightWhat city was the 2026 Dance World Cup held in?@danceworldcup on InstagramLondonAmsterdamStockholmDublinOne for the coffee fans: In the World Cup Tasters Championship, what do competitors have to do?Alamy Stock PhotoCreate the best latte artGuess where different coffee beans were grownIdentify the different tasting coffee out of a group of three cups, two of which are identicalMake as many coffees as they can within 90 minutesThe most recent Bobsleigh World Cup took place from November 2025 to January 2026. Where did bobsleigh get its name from?Alamy Stock PhotoA man called Robert (aka Bob) came up with itSleighers bobbing back and forth inside their sleds to increase speedThe sound made when sleds hit the snowThe helmets sleighers wear are called 'bobs'Bruin the Clumber spaniel was crowned the winner at this year's Dog World Cup, more commonly known as Crufts. As well as a trophy, what did he get as his prize?Alamy Stock Photo£200 (€235)A lifetime supply of Pedigree dog treatsFree luxury grooming services for the next five yearsNothing... is a trophy not enough for him?True or false: Chefs who are Japanese nationals are not allowed to take part in the Sushi World CupTrueFalseBilly Heartnose, a shorthair cat from Newry, became an online sensation for his World Cup predictions. Was he right about Scotland beating Haiti?YesNoBonus question: One standard cup using US measurements equates to 237ml. How much is one metric cup (which is more commonly accepted in Ireland)?Alamy Stock Photo202ml220ml250ml396mlAnswer all the questions to see your result!You scored out of !Woohoo!Share your result:You scored out of !Nearly thereShare your result:You scored out of !Halfway thereShare your result:You scored out of !Could have been betterShare your result:You scored out of !Better luck next time...Share your result:
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