Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, Knicks, T20, Giro and Serena Williams

Ben Stokes, Serena Williams and Jordan Pickford. Composite: Tom Jenkins/Guardian and Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenBen Stokes, Serena Williams and Jordan Pickford. Composite: Tom Jenkins/Guardian and Getty ImagesSports quiz of the weekSportSports quiz of the week: World Cup, Knicks, T20, Giro and Serena WilliamsHave you followed the big stories in football, cricket, cycling, tennis, motor sport, basketball, rugby and athletics?Paul CampbellFri 12 Jun 2026 08.00 BSTLast modified on Fri 12 Jun 2026 08.01 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on Google1.The South Africa manager, Hugo Broos, played in the opening game of the 1986 World Cup in the Estadio Azteca and has now managed in the opening game of the 2026 World Cup at the Estadio Azteca. Which county did he play for in 1986? South Africa MexicoBelgiumNetherlands Reveal2.Three teams qualified for the World Cup without conceding a goal. England … … New Zealand and Japan … Tunisia and Côte d’Ivoire … Australia and Saudi Arabia … Spain and Norway Reveal3.Who managed a team at USA 94 and is also managing a team at the tournament this year?Carlos QueirozDick Advocaat Carlo Ancelotti Marcelo Bielsa Reveal4.The Women’s T20 World Cup begins this weekend. Which team is competing in the tournament for the first time? IrelandScotlandWalesNetherlandsReveal5.Ben Stokes has been dropped from the England team after he broke the team’s curfew and went out to a nightclub. Who will take over as captain for the next Test against New Zealand?Gus Atkinson Harry Brook Joe Root Sonny Baker Reveal6.Serena Williams made her comeback to tennis this week, playing on a court named after … ... Venus Williams ... Andy Murray ... Cliff Richard ... Sue BarkerReveal7.Mirra Andreeva and Alexander Zverev won the singles titles at the French Open. What do they have in common?They were born in the same cityThey had never won grand slams titles before They were the losing finalists last yearThey are reigning Olympic champions Reveal8.Kimi Antonelli has wo...