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Player Names may be Misleading!

There are players in each of the 48 country's squads where you look at a name and think "How did that name end up there?" Your job is to not judge a book by its cover and identify who represents which country.

A matching quiz by FussBudget. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ruben Vargas

Answer: Switzerland

Born in Switzerland, Ruben played as a winger/midfielder for the Spanish team Sevilla. Prior to the 2026 Finals tournament, he had 61 appearances and 11 goals for Switzerland.

2. Alejandro Zendejas

Answer: USA

Born in Mexico, Alejandro played as a winger for the Mexican team Club America. Prior to the 2026 Finals tournament, he had 14 appearances and 2 goals for USA.

3. Milos Degenek

Answer: Australia

Born in Croatia, Milos played as a centre back for the Cypriot team APOEL. Prior to the 2026 Finals tournament, he had 57 appearances and 1 goal for Australia.

4. Liberato Cacace

Answer: New Zealand

Born in New Zealand, Liberato played as a left back for the English team Wrexham. Prior to the 2026 Finals tournament, he had 37 appearances and 1 goal for New Zealand.

5. Roderick Miller

Answer: Panama

Born in Panama, Roderick played as a centre back for the Azerbaijan team Turan Tovuz. Prior to the 2026 Finals tournament, he had 50 appearances and 2 goals for Panama.

6. Kevin Felida

Answer: Curacao

Born in the Netherlands, Kevin played as a midfielder for the Dutch team Den Bosch. Prior to the 2026 Finals tournament, he had 19 appearances and 1 goal for Curacao.

7. Nando Pijnaker

Answer: New Zealand

Born in the Netherlands, Nando played as a centre back for the New Zealand team Auckland FC. Prior to the 2026 Finals tournament, he had 25 appearances and 0 goals for New Zealand.

8. Nestory Irankunda

Answer: Australia

Born in Tanzania, Nestory played as a winger for the English team Watford. Prior to the 2026 Finals tournament, he had 15 appearances and 5 goals for Australia.

9. Tino Livramento

Answer: England

Born in England, Tino played as a full back for the English team Newcastle United. Prior to the 2026 Finals tournament, he had 5 appearances and 0 goals for England.

10. Jarell Quansah

Answer: England

Born in England, Jarell played as a centre back for the German team Bayer Leverkusen. Prior to the 2026 Finals tournament, he had 3 appearances and 0 goals for England.

11. Ajdin Hrustic

Answer: Australia

Born in Australia, Ajdin played as a midfielder for the Dutch team Heracles Almelo. Prior to the 2026 Finals tournament, he had 37 appearances and 4 goals for Australia.

12. Bradley Barcola

Answer: France

Born in France, Bradley played as a forward for the French team Paris Saint-Germain. Prior to the 2026 Finals tournament, he had 20 appearances and 3 goals for France.

13. Nicolas Jackson

Answer: Senegal

Born in Senegal or Zambia (web sources differ), Nicolas played as a winger for the English team Chelsea. Prior to the 2026 Finals tournament, he had 33 appearances and 8 goals for Senegal.

14. Aziz Behich

Answer: Australia

Born in Australia, Aziz played as a left back for the Australian team Melbourne City. Prior to the 2026 Finals tournament, he had 84 appearances and 3 goals for Australia.

15. Lyle Foster

Answer: South Africa

Born in South Africa, Lyle played as a forward for the English team Burnley. Prior to the 2026 Finals tournament, he had 27 appearances and 10 goals for South Africa.

Source: Author FussBudget

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Questions		Choices
1. Ruben Vargas		USA
2. Alejandro Zendejas		Senegal
3. Milos Degenek		New Zealand
4. Liberato Cacace		Australia
5. Roderick Miller		Panama
6. Kevin Felida		Australia
7. Nando Pijnaker		Switzerland
8. Nestory Irankunda		England
9. Tino Livramento		England
10. Jarell Quansah		South Africa
11. Ajdin Hrustic		Curacao
12. Bradley Barcola		Australia
13. Nicolas Jackson		France
14. Aziz Behich		New Zealand
15. Lyle Foster		Australia