Geoffroy-Guichard hosted a famous 1998 World Cup round-of-16 tie in which David Beckham was sent off. Who were the two teams?

England and Argentina — Michael Owen's wonder goal lit up a 2-2 thriller; Argentina won on penalties after Beckham saw red for kicking Simeone.

In the 2003 Galacticos era Real Madrid signed which England midfielder from Manchester United?

David Beckham — David Beckham joined from Manchester United in 2003, becoming one of the marquee Galactico arrivals.

Which three legends starred in the famous early-2000s Pepsi 'cowboy' advert?

Ronaldinho, Beckham, Ronaldo R9 — The famous 2002 Pepsi advert featured Ronaldinho, David Beckham and Ronaldo R9 in a western-themed commercial.

David Beckham scored his iconic halfway-line goal on the opening day of the 1996-97 Premier League season against which goalkeeper?

Neil Sullivan (Wimbledon) — 17 August 1996 at Selhurst Park. Wimbledon's Neil Sullivan was fractionally off his line when Beckham struck from just inside his own half. Man Utd won 3-0.

In Manchester United's legendary comeback vs Juventus in the 1999 UCL semi-final second leg (won 3-2 in Turin), who scored the first goal — a near-post header from a Beckham corner?

Roy Keane — After going 2-0 down to an early Inzaghi brace, Keane headed in at 24'. Yorke equalised at 34'. Cole scored the winner at 84'. Keane was booked and would miss the final.

Who played the chipped through ball that set up Michael Owen's famous solo goal against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup?

David Beckham — Beckham lofted a delicate chipped pass from midfield that Owen latched onto before sprinting past Chamot and Ayala to score. Beckham was later sent off for a kick at Simeone.

David Beckham scored from the halfway line aged 21 against which club in 1996?

Wimbledon — Beckham lobbed Neil Sullivan from inside his own half on the opening day of 1996-97, the goal that made his name nationally.

When David Beckham had a short spell at PSG in 2013, what did he famously do with his salary?

Donated it to a children's charity — Beckham joined for five months in 2013 and gave his entire wage to a Parisian children's charity.

In the 1999 Champions League final, David Beckham's corner was flicked on by one player for Ole Gunnar Solskjær to score the winner — who headed it across?

Sheringham — Sheringham, who had equalised in the 91st minute, nodded Beckham's corner across goal. Solskjær stuck out a foot to poke it into the roof of the net in the 93rd minute.

Real Madrid's Galacticos era was built around players like Ronaldo, Beckham, Zidane and who else?

Luis Figo — Luis Figo controversially left Barcelona for Real Madrid in 2000 — he was pelted with objects every time he returned to Camp Nou.

Who scored a famous lob over the goalkeeper from near the halfway line for Manchester United against Wimbledon on the opening day of the 1996-97 Premier League season?

Beckham — Beckham collected a McClair pass at Selhurst Park (17 Aug 1996) and chipped Neil Sullivan from inside his own half — the moment that announced him to the world.

Which England captain wore the number 23 shirt at Real Madrid when he joined in 2003?

David Beckham — Beckham chose 23 at Madrid (his #7 was given to Raúl) — a number he later took to LA Galaxy.

David Beckham scored England's winning goal against Argentina at the 2002 World Cup — how did he score?

Penalty — Sapporo, 7 June 2002.

Which winger scored directly from the halfway line against Wimbledon in 1996, announcing himself to the nation?

David Beckham — Spotting the goalkeeper off his line on the opening day of the season, his audacious lob from inside his own half launched his global fame.

Which player scored an audacious goal from the halfway line for Man United at Wimbledon on the opening day of the 1996-97 season?

Beckham — David Beckham lobbed the keeper from the halfway line at Selhurst Park, announcing himself to the world.

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Geoffroy-Guichard hosted a famous 1998 World Cup round-of-16 tie in which David Beckham was sent off. Who were the two teams?

WhyMichael Owen's wonder goal lit up a 2-2 thriller; Argentina won on penalties after Beckham saw red for kicking Simeone.
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In the 2003 Galacticos era Real Madrid signed which England midfielder from Manchester United?

WhyDavid Beckham joined from Manchester United in 2003, becoming one of the marquee Galactico arrivals.
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Which three legends starred in the famous early-2000s Pepsi 'cowboy' advert?

WhyThe famous 2002 Pepsi advert featured Ronaldinho, David Beckham and Ronaldo R9 in a western-themed commercial.
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David Beckham scored his iconic halfway-line goal on the opening day of the 1996-97 Premier League season against which goalkeeper?

Why17 August 1996 at Selhurst Park. Wimbledon's Neil Sullivan was fractionally off his line when Beckham struck from just inside his own half. Man Utd won 3-0.
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In Manchester United's legendary comeback vs Juventus in the 1999 UCL semi-final second leg (won 3-2 in Turin), who scored the first goal — a near-post header from a Beckham corner?

WhyAfter going 2-0 down to an early Inzaghi brace, Keane headed in at 24'. Yorke equalised at 34'. Cole scored the winner at 84'. Keane was booked and would miss the final.
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Who played the chipped through ball that set up Michael Owen's famous solo goal against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup?

WhyBeckham lofted a delicate chipped pass from midfield that Owen latched onto before sprinting past Chamot and Ayala to score. Beckham was later sent off for a kick at Simeone.
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David Beckham scored from the halfway line aged 21 against which club in 1996?

WhyBeckham lobbed Neil Sullivan from inside his own half on the opening day of 1996-97, the goal that made his name nationally.
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When David Beckham had a short spell at PSG in 2013, what did he famously do with his salary?

WhyBeckham joined for five months in 2013 and gave his entire wage to a Parisian children's charity.
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In the 1999 Champions League final, David Beckham's corner was flicked on by one player for Ole Gunnar Solskjær to score the winner — who headed it across?

WhySheringham, who had equalised in the 91st minute, nodded Beckham's corner across goal. Solskjær stuck out a foot to poke it into the roof of the net in the 93rd minute.
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Real Madrid's Galacticos era was built around players like Ronaldo, Beckham, Zidane and who else?

WhyLuis Figo controversially left Barcelona for Real Madrid in 2000 — he was pelted with objects every time he returned to Camp Nou.
easy

Which Englishman became the only English player to win league titles in four different countries — England, Spain, USA and France?

WhyBeckham won the PL 6x with Man Utd, La Liga with Real Madrid (2007), MLS Cup 2x with LA Galaxy (2011, 2012), and Ligue 1 with PSG (2013). He retired after the PSG title.
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Who scored a famous lob over the goalkeeper from near the halfway line for Manchester United against Wimbledon on the opening day of the 1996-97 Premier League season?

WhyBeckham collected a McClair pass at Selhurst Park (17 Aug 1996) and chipped Neil Sullivan from inside his own half — the moment that announced him to the world.
easy

Which England captain wore the number 23 shirt at Real Madrid when he joined in 2003?

WhyBeckham chose 23 at Madrid (his #7 was given to Raúl) — a number he later took to LA Galaxy.
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David Beckham scored England's winning goal against Argentina at the 2002 World Cup — how did he score?

WhySapporo, 7 June 2002.
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Which winger scored directly from the halfway line against Wimbledon in 1996, announcing himself to the nation?

WhySpotting the goalkeeper off his line on the opening day of the season, his audacious lob from inside his own half launched his global fame.
easy

Which player scored an audacious goal from the halfway line for Man United at Wimbledon on the opening day of the 1996-97 season?

WhyDavid Beckham lobbed the keeper from the halfway line at Selhurst Park, announcing himself to the world.

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Goals & records

The milestones, the tallies and the records set.

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The national-team story — tournaments, caps and glory.

Iconic moments

The goals and games fans will never forget.

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Ballon d'Ors, Golden Boots and individual honours.

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Geoffroy-Guichard hosted a famous 1998 World Cup round-of-16 tie in which David Beckham was sent off. Who were the two teams?

Michael Owen's wonder goal lit up a 2-2 thriller; Argentina won on penalties after Beckham saw red for kicking Simeone.
In the 2003 Galacticos era Real Madrid signed which England midfielder from Manchester United?

David Beckham joined from Manchester United in 2003, becoming one of the marquee Galactico arrivals.
Which three legends starred in the famous early-2000s Pepsi 'cowboy' advert?

The famous 2002 Pepsi advert featured Ronaldinho, David Beckham and Ronaldo R9 in a western-themed commercial.
David Beckham scored his iconic halfway-line goal on the opening day of the 1996-97 Premier League season against which goalkeeper?

17 August 1996 at Selhurst Park. Wimbledon's Neil Sullivan was fractionally off his line when Beckham struck from just inside his own half. Man Utd won 3-0.
In Manchester United's legendary comeback vs Juventus in the 1999 UCL semi-final second leg (won 3-2 in Turin), who scored the first goal — a near-post header from a Beckham corner?

After going 2-0 down to an early Inzaghi brace, Keane headed in at 24'. Yorke equalised at 34'. Cole scored the winner at 84'. Keane was booked and would miss the final.
Who played the chipped through ball that set up Michael Owen's famous solo goal against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup?

Beckham lofted a delicate chipped pass from midfield that Owen latched onto before sprinting past Chamot and Ayala to score. Beckham was later sent off for a kick at Simeone.
David Beckham scored from the halfway line aged 21 against which club in 1996?

Beckham lobbed Neil Sullivan from inside his own half on the opening day of 1996-97, the goal that made his name nationally.
When David Beckham had a short spell at PSG in 2013, what did he famously do with his salary?

Beckham joined for five months in 2013 and gave his entire wage to a Parisian children's charity.
In the 1999 Champions League final, David Beckham's corner was flicked on by one player for Ole Gunnar Solskjær to score the winner — who headed it across?

Sheringham, who had equalised in the 91st minute, nodded Beckham's corner across goal. Solskjær stuck out a foot to poke it into the roof of the net in the 93rd minute.
Real Madrid's Galacticos era was built around players like Ronaldo, Beckham, Zidane and who else?

Luis Figo controversially left Barcelona for Real Madrid in 2000 — he was pelted with objects every time he returned to Camp Nou.
Which Englishman became the only English player to win league titles in four different countries — England, Spain, USA and France?

Beckham won the PL 6x with Man Utd, La Liga with Real Madrid (2007), MLS Cup 2x with LA Galaxy (2011, 2012), and Ligue 1 with PSG (2013). He retired after the PSG title.
Who scored a famous lob over the goalkeeper from near the halfway line for Manchester United against Wimbledon on the opening day of the 1996-97 Premier League season?

Beckham collected a McClair pass at Selhurst Park (17 Aug 1996) and chipped Neil Sullivan from inside his own half — the moment that announced him to the world.
Which England captain wore the number 23 shirt at Real Madrid when he joined in 2003?

Beckham chose 23 at Madrid (his #7 was given to Raúl) — a number he later took to LA Galaxy.
David Beckham scored England's winning goal against Argentina at the 2002 World Cup — how did he score?

Sapporo, 7 June 2002.
Which winger scored directly from the halfway line against Wimbledon in 1996, announcing himself to the nation?

Spotting the goalkeeper off his line on the opening day of the season, his audacious lob from inside his own half launched his global fame.
Which player scored an audacious goal from the halfway line for Man United at Wimbledon on the opening day of the 1996-97 season?

David Beckham lobbed the keeper from the halfway line at Selhurst Park, announcing himself to the world.

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David Beckham quiz — FAQ

Which clubs did David Beckham play for?

Beckham came through the Manchester United academy and played there from 1992 to 2003 (with a brief 1995 loan at Preston North End), winning six Premier League titles and the 1999 Champions League. He then joined Real Madrid (2003–2007), LA Galaxy (2007–2012, with two winter loan spells at AC Milan), and finished his career at Paris Saint-Germain in 2013. As of 2026 he is president and co-owner of Inter Miami.

What did David Beckham win, and what records does he hold?

Beckham won major honours in every country he played in: six Premier League titles, the 1999 Champions League and treble with Manchester United, La Liga with Real Madrid in 2007, two MLS Cups with LA Galaxy and Ligue 1 with PSG. He never won a Ballon d'Or, but he is the only English player to win league titles in four different countries. He earned 115 England caps and captained his country 59 times. He was knighted by King Charles III in 2025, becoming Sir David Beckham.

Is the David Beckham quiz free to play?

Yes. The sample set on this page is completely free and runs right in your browser with no sign-up or download. If you want more, the full Ball IQ app has thousands of questions across players, clubs and competitions, plus daily challenges and multiplayer.

How hard is the David Beckham quiz?

It scales from easy to hard. Early questions cover the headline facts — his boyhood club, the treble, the Real Madrid move — while later ones dig into loan spells, specific fees, dates and lesser-known moments. Every answer comes with a short explanation, so you pick up the story even on the ones you miss.

About the David Beckham quiz

David Beckham is the boy from Leytonstone who became football's first true global brand — a right foot so precise it rewrote what a dead-ball specialist could be, wrapped inside one of the most photographed lives the game has known. This free Beckham quiz runs the whole arc: the Manchester United academy graduate who lobbed Neil Sullivan from the halfway line on the opening day of 1996, the treble-winner of 1999, the £25m Galáctico Real Madrid prised from Old Trafford in 2003, the man who took Major League Soccer seriously at LA Galaxy, the two winter loans back to AC Milan, and the Ligue 1 farewell with Paris Saint-Germain in 2013. He remains the only Englishman to win league titles in four different countries — England, Spain, the United States and France. If you can name the club he joined on loan from LA Galaxy, this quiz is for you.

The defining moments arrive thick and fast. There is the crown-of-thorns villainy of Saint-Étienne in 1998, sent off for a petulant flick at Diego Simeone as ten-man England went out to Argentina — and the redemption two years in the making, that swerving injury-time free-kick against Greece at Old Trafford in October 2001 that dragged England to the 2002 World Cup single-handedly. He captained his country 59 times across two World Cups and Euro 2004, finishing with 115 caps and 17 goals, most of them curled in from distance. At United he won six Premier League titles and the 1999 Champions League; at Madrid he lifted La Liga in his final season under Fabio Capello, having started it frozen out of the side.

Expect the full spread. The quiz covers the transfers and fees, the trophies across four leagues, the managers who shaped him — Ferguson, Capello, Ancelotti — and the iconic moments that made him a household name. Questions climb from the gentle (which club did he spend his entire youth and early senior career at?) to the genuinely tricky (which lower-league side did he go to on loan from United in 1995, or which two Milan winters interrupted his LA Galaxy spell?). Whether you lived through the 1998 backlash and the 2002 catharsis or you know him first as the co-owner who brought Lionel Messi to Inter Miami, there is a rung here to test you.

Every question comes with a short explained answer, so you learn the story behind the fact — the context, the date, the why. Play the sample set below free in your browser, no sign-up. If you want the deep game, the full Ball IQ app has thousands of questions plus daily challenges and multiplayer to test yourself against friends.