#21

Which three countries will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

(a) Spain, Portugal, Morocco

(b) USA, Canada, Mexico

(c) Brazil, Argentina, Chile

(d) Japan, South Korea, China

Explanation: The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

#22

Which Austrian player retired from professional tennis in November 2025?

(a) Dominic Thiem

(b) Dennis Novak

(c) Jurij Rodionov

(d) Sebastian Ofner

Explanation: Austrian player Dennis Novak announced his retirement from professional tennis in November 2025. (Note: Dominic Thiem retired at the end of the 2024 season).

#23

Which Grand Slam tournament did Carlos Alcaraz aim to win in 2026 to complete his Career Grand Slam?

(a) Wimbledon

(b) US Open

(c) French Open

(d) Australian Open

Explanation: Having won the other three majors by the end of 2025, Carlos Alcaraz set his sights on winning the Australian Open in 2026 to complete his Career Grand Slam.

#24

Which city was announced as the host for the Laver Cup in 2026?

(a) Paris

(b) Madrid

(c) Stockholm

(d) Rome

Explanation: It was announced during the 2025 event that the Laver Cup would return to Europe in 2026, specifically to Paris.

#25

What is the host location for the 2026 Winter Olympics?

(a) Salt Lake City

(b) Milan-Cortina

(c) Nice-Alps

(d) Sapporo

Explanation: The 2026 Winter Games will be hosted jointly by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy.

#26

Which new winter sport will debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

(a) Ski Mountaineering

(b) Telemark Skiing

(c) Winter Triathlon

(d) Synchronized Skating

Explanation: Ski Mountaineering (Skimo) has been approved as a new sport for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

#27

What is the name of the female mascot for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics?

(a) Milo

(b) Tina

(c) Neve

(d) Gliz

Explanation: The mascots are two stoats named Tina (for Cortina, the Olympic mascot) and Milo (for Milan, the Paralympic mascot).

#28

In the Milan-Cortina 2026 Games, which sport will host its events in the Valtellina region?

(a) Ice Hockey

(b) Alpine Skiing (Men)

(c) Figure Skating

(d) Curling

Explanation: Men's Alpine Skiing will be held on the famous Stelvio slope in Bormio, which is in the Valtellina region.

#29

What is the primary fuel source for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic torch?

(a) Hydrogen

(b) Natural Gas

(c) Bio-LPG

(d) Electric Battery

Explanation: The organizers have stated the flame will be fueled by Bio-LPG to promote sustainability.

#30

Which African city will host the 2026 Youth Olympic Games?

(a) Cairo

(b) Dakar

(c) Nairobi

(d) Cape Town

Explanation: The 2026 Youth Olympic Games will be held in Dakar, Senegal, marking the first Olympic event to be held on the African continent.

#31

Which relief pitcher announced his retirement in November 2025?

(a) Kenley Jansen

(b) Erik Swanson

(c) Craig Kimbrel

(d) Aroldis Chapman

Explanation: Erik Swanson announced his retirement in November 2025.

#32

Which player announced her retirement in November 2025 after a 16-year career?

(a) Ratchanok Intanon

(b) Tai Tzu Ying

(c) Carolina Marin

(d) Saina Nehwal

Explanation: Chinese Taipei legend Tai Tzu Ying announced her retirement from international badminton in November 2025.

#33

Which nations will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

(a) USA, Canada, Mexico

(b) Spain, Portugal, Morocco

(c) Germany, France, Italy

(d) Japan, South Korea, China

Explanation: The 2026 World Cup will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time three nations share the hosting duties.

#34

How many teams will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

(a) 32

(b) 40

(c) 48

(d) 64

Explanation: The 2026 World Cup will expand the tournament format from 32 teams to 48 teams for the first time.

#35

Who will host the 2026 Asian Games?

(a) Doha, Qatar

(b) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(c) Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

(d) Seoul, South Korea

Explanation: The 20th Asian Games in 2026 are scheduled to be held in the Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya in Japan.

#36

What is the name of the mascot for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya?

(a) Honhon

(b) Not yet officially revealed

(c) Miraitowa

(d) Someity

Explanation: As of late 2023/early 2024, the specific mascots for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games have been in the design contest phase but not widely popularized or finalized like previous editions.

#37

Which country pulled out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to rising costs?

(a) Canada (Alberta)

(b) Australia (Victoria)

(c) United Kingdom (Birmingham)

(d) New Zealand (Auckland)

Explanation: In a shock announcement in 2023, the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as the host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing a massive blowout in projected costs.

#38

Who won the Gold Medal in the Javelin Throw at the Islamic Solidarity Games held in Riyadh in November 2025?

(a) Neeraj Chopra

(b) Anderson Peters

(c) Arshad Nadeem

(d) Julian Weber

Explanation: Arshad Nadeem (ارشد ندیم) won the Gold Medal at the Islamic Solidarity Games 2025 in Riyadh with a throw of 83.05 meters. This was a significant comeback for him following a surgery earlier in the year, successfully defending his title in the competition.

#39

Which player became the all-time highest run-scorer in T20 Internationals in November 2025?

(a) Rohit Sharma

(b) Babar Azam

(c) Virat Kohli

(d) Mohammad Rizwan

Explanation: Babar Azam (بابر اعظم) reclaimed the record for the most runs in T20 Internationals in November 2025 during the series against South Africa, surpassing Virat Kohli's tally with a match-winning half-century.

#40

What is the significance of 20th November?

(a) Migrant Day

(b) World Health Day

(c) World Food Day

(d) Universal Children's Day

Explanation: Universal Children's Day is celebrated on November 20th each year. It marks the anniversary of the dates when the UN General Assembly adopted both the Declaration of the Rights of the Child (1959) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989).

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