World Cup Appearances Quiz
Which of these two nations has played in more World Cups?
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This counts appearances at the World Cup finals tournament, not appearances in the final match itself — a distinction that trips up a surprising number of people.
Brazil is the only nation never to have missed a tournament, which puts it clear at the top. Germany, Argentina, Italy and Mexico follow, and the figures here are current through the 2026 edition held across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The top of the table is straightforward for most football fans. Streaks tend to end in the middle, where Belgium, Serbia, Switzerland and Sweden sit within a couple of tournaments of each other.
Things worth knowing
- Brazil has never missed a World Cup
- Counts tournaments, not appearances in the final
- Current through the 2026 tournament
How it works
You are shown two items side by side. One reveals its number; the other hides it behind a question mark. Decide whether the hidden value is higher or lower, and every correct call extends your streak. One wrong guess ends the run. If the two values are equal the answer counts as correct either way, so a tie never costs you anything. The game is free, runs entirely in your browser, and needs no account.