The 2026 FIFA World Cup is historic in many ways, not least for its expanded 48-team format. While the world's best players are grabbing the headlines, the tournament also showcases an incredible collection of managers from across the globe. FourFourTwo has released a fiendish quiz that asks: can you name every single manager at this summer's tournament?
The Biggest Names in the Dugout
At the World Cup, tactical masterminds collide. Familiar faces like France's Didier Deschamps and Argentina's Lionel Scaloni are back to defend their titles, while England's Thomas Tuchel brings a fresh approach. There's also the ageless Luiz Felipe Scolari, still pulling strings for a South American underdog. These are the names you'll probably get right on first attempt.
But the challenge deepens with the less heralded nations. Can you recall the mastermind behind Burkina Faso's rise, or the local hero steering Jamaica's Reggae Boyz? The quiz tests even the most ardent football hipster.
The Tricky Ones: From Tahiti to Turkmenistan
With 48 teams, the World Cup now includes countries that rarely feature on the global stage. The quiz includes obscure managers from nations like Tahiti, Turkmenistan, and Latvia. Unless you follow every continental confederation, you'll be guessing wildly. The average football fan might struggle to name a single Latvian manager, let alone the one leading them to their first World Cup since 2010.
Some managers are better known for their club exploits. For instance, Germany's Jürgen Klopp needs no introduction, but what about the boss of an Asian nation who plies his trade in the J-League? The quiz forces you to dig deep into your football knowledge.
Why This Quiz Is So Hard
In previous World Cups with 32 teams, naming all managers was tough but plausible for die-hard fans. Now, with 48, the difficulty has multiplied. Many of these managers are not household names; they toil away in lower leagues or have recently taken over minnows. The turnover of international managers is notoriously high, so even keeping track of who's in charge can be a full-time job.
FourFourTwo's quiz is a testament to the global reach of football. It might just be the hardest quiz you take this month—are you up for the challenge?
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 World Cup features 48 national teams, each with a manager, making a quiz on all of them incredibly difficult.
- Household names like Deschamps, Scaloni, Tuchel, and Klopp are easier to recall, but obscure managers from smaller nations pose a real test.
- The expanded format has brought in teams from Oceania, Asia, and Africa with managers largely unknown to casual fans.
- This quiz is a true test of football knowledge, requiring awareness of every confederation and even club-level management careers.
- Take the quiz on FourFourTwo and see how you stack up!
Quick Facts
Number of managers in quiz: 48
Biggest name: Didier Deschamps (France)
Most experienced: Luiz Felipe Scolari (3 World Cups as manager)
Trickiest nation to guess: Tahiti
Quiz creator: FourFourTwo
Test your knowledge on the FourFourTwo website.
