National Team Quiz
England Quiz
Think you know your England football inside out? From the glory of 1966 and the heartbreak of penalty shootouts to the golden generations that promised so much, England have given fans decades of drama, debate and the occasional moment of pure brilliance. This free England quiz puts your knowledge of the Three Lions to the test — whether you're a lifelong supporter or a pub-quiz regular looking for a proper challenge.
Our England quiz covers the full sweep of the national team's history: legendary managers, record-breaking goalscorers, unforgettable tournaments and the players who have worn the Three Lions badge with distinction. Take the quiz, share your score, and find out if you're a true England expert or if it's time to brush up before the next tournament.
What the England quiz tests
- Legendary players and record holders
- World Cup and European Championship campaigns
- Famous managers and their eras
- Iconic goals and memorable moments
- England captains through the decades
- Rivalries and historic fixtures
Did you know? England's 1966 World Cup final victory over West Germany at Wembley remains the only time the England national football team has won a major international tournament.
Sample questions
A taste of the England quiz (the full quiz has more, and harder):
- Who is England's all-time leading goalscorer?
Answer: Wayne Rooney, with 53 international goals. - Which goalkeeper saved two penalties in the shootout as England beat Colombia at the 2018 World Cup?
Answer: Jordan Pickford. - England famously lost to which nation in the group stage of the 1950 World Cup — one of the biggest upsets in football history?
Answer: The United States.
12 real England questions (with answers)
These are pulled straight from our question bank — the same fact-checked questions the quiz itself serves. Every one has passed two separate accuracy reviews before being published. Read them, then see how many you can get without scrolling back.
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1. In which year did England win their only FIFA World Cup title?
Answer: 1966 easy
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2. At the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final, how many goals did Diego Maradona score against England in total during that match?
Answer: 2 medium
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3. Which player scored the famous 'Hand of God' goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final?
Answer: Diego Maradona hard
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4. Which country is former Liverpool and Manchester City striker Robbie Fowler from?
Answer: England easy
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5. Which English club did German midfielder Dietmar Hamann play for when he scored a long-range free kick to make it 1-0 against England at Wembley in October 2000?
Answer: Liverpool medium
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6. In the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final, Diego Maradona scored his infamous 'Hand of God' goal against which opponent before scoring his second goal in the same match?
Answer: England hard
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7. Which country hosted the 1966 FIFA World Cup, which they went on to win?
Answer: England easy
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8. Who scored the famous 'Hand of God' goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final?
Answer: Diego Maradona medium
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9. At the 1966 FIFA World Cup final, England defeated West Germany 4-2. Who scored England's fourth goal in extra time?
Answer: Geoff Hurst hard
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10. Diego Maradona scored the famous 'Hand of God' goal against which country at the 1986 World Cup?
Answer: England easy
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11. In the 1986 World Cup, Diego Maradona scored what is often called the 'Goal of the Century' against which opponent, just minutes after his 'Hand of God' goal?
Answer: England medium
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12. At the 1986 FIFA World Cup, Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the quarter-final. Who scored England's consolation goal in that match?
Answer: Gary Lineker hard
The full England quiz mixes these with plenty more, in a random order and against the clock.
Think you know England? Prove it — the quiz is free and takes two minutes.
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