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Free West Ham quiz with explained answers — from Bobby Moore and 1966 to the 1965 Cup Winners' Cup, the Academy of Football and the 2023 Conference League.
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West Ham are traditionally based in which part of London?
WhyWest Ham grew out of the shipyards of East London. -
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Which country did England beat in the 1966 World Cup final, a game featuring three West Ham players?
WhyEngland beat West Germany 4-2 after extra time at Wembley, with three West Ham players involved. -
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Which player holds West Ham's record for most competitive appearances, with 799?
WhyBilly Bonds made 799 appearances between 1967 and 1988 and captained the 1980 FA Cup winners. -
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The 1923 FA Cup final that West Ham contested is popularly remembered by what name?
WhyCrowds spilled onto the pitch in 1923 and a mounted officer on a grey horse helped clear them, naming the 'White Horse Final.' -
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West Ham won the 1965 European Cup Winners' Cup by beating which German side 2-0 at Wembley?
WhyWest Ham beat 1860 Munich 2-0 at Wembley, with Alan Sealey scoring both goals. -
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Which manager led West Ham to their 1975 and 1980 FA Cup triumphs?
WhyJohn Lyall managed West Ham from 1974 and won two FA Cups. -
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In 2023 which academy-graduate midfielder was sold to Arsenal in West Ham's biggest-ever sale?
WhyDeclan Rice moved to Arsenal in 2023 for a fee reported around £105m, West Ham's biggest sale. -
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Which club did West Ham beat 3-2 to win their first FA Cup in 1964?
WhyRonnie Boyce's 90th-minute header beat Preston North End 3-2 for West Ham's first FA Cup. -
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Alan Taylor scored both goals as West Ham won the 1975 FA Cup against which London rival?
WhyAlan Taylor scored both goals as West Ham beat Fulham 2-0 at Wembley in 1975. -
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Which West Ham midfielder scored England's second goal in the 1966 World Cup final before later joining Tottenham?
WhyMartin Peters, later of Tottenham, scored England's second goal in the 1966 final. -
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Which club did West Ham beat 2-1 in the 2023 Conference League final?
WhyWest Ham beat Italian side Fiorentina 2-1 in the 2023 final. -
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Before moving to the Boleyn Ground, West Ham played their early home games at which venue?
WhyWest Ham played at the Memorial Grounds before moving to the Boleyn Ground in 1904. -
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In what year did the club reform under the name West Ham United?
WhyThe club was wound up as a limited company and re-formed under its West Ham United name on 5 July 1900. -
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How many goals did Vic Watson, West Ham's all-time record scorer, net for the club?
WhyVic Watson scored 326 goals after joining in 1920 — the club's all-time record. -
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Which one-club West Ham legend scored the winning goal in the 1980 FA Cup final?
WhySir Trevor Brooking, a one-club man, headed the only goal of the 1980 FA Cup final. -
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Which Italian scored a famous scissor-kick volley against Wimbledon in 2000 that won the BBC Goal of the Season?
WhyDi Canio's acrobatic volley against Wimbledon in March 2000 won the BBC Goal of the Season. -
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West Ham broke their transfer record in 2019 to sign which striker from Eintracht Frankfurt?
WhySebastien Haller signed from Eintracht Frankfurt for around £45m in 2019. -
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By what nickname, referencing its homegrown talent, did West Ham become known from the late 1950s?
WhyFrom the late 1950s West Ham's commitment to youth development and stylish play earned it the 'Academy of Football' tag. -
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In 2021 which striker became West Ham's record Premier League goalscorer?
WhyMichail Antonio reached the top of West Ham's Premier League scoring chart in August 2021. -
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By winning which competition in 1999 did West Ham qualify for the UEFA Cup for the first time?
WhyWest Ham won the 1999 UEFA Intertoto Cup, beating Metz, to reach the UEFA Cup for the first time. -
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Which Czech goalkeeper, known to fans as 'Ludo,' was a popular West Ham figure through the 1990s?
WhyLudek Miklosko, known to fans as 'Ludo,' was West Ham's goalkeeper for much of the 1990s. -
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Who scored West Ham's stoppage-time winner in the 2023 Conference League final?
WhyJarrod Bowen raced clear to slot home a stoppage-time winner in the 2023 final. -
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West Ham's final competitive match at the Boleyn Ground in 2016 was a 3-2 win over which club?
WhyA 3-2 win over Manchester United on 10 May 2016 was the final match at the Boleyn Ground. -
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As of 2026, which midfielder came through West Ham's academy before becoming Chelsea's all-time top scorer?
WhyFrank Lampard came through at West Ham before joining Chelsea in 2001 and becoming their all-time top scorer. -
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Which Argentine forward's goals helped West Ham avoid relegation in 2007 amid an ownership controversy?
WhyCarlos Tevez's late-season goals in 2007, amid a third-party ownership row, helped West Ham avoid relegation. -
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In 2022 West Ham broke their transfer record to sign which Brazilian playmaker from Lyon?
WhyLucas Paqueta joined from Lyon for around £51m in 2022, a West Ham record signing. -
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Which striker came through West Ham's academy around 2000 before starring for Tottenham and England?
WhyJermain Defoe emerged from West Ham's academy around 2000 before a prolific top-flight career. -
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Which academy-graduate defender joined Leeds United in 2000 for a then British record fee for a defender?
WhyRio Ferdinand, a West Ham academy graduate, joined Leeds United in 2000 for a British record fee for a defender. -
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Which combative left-back was nicknamed 'The Terminator' during his West Ham career?
WhyJulian Dicks, a fearsome tackler with a rocket left foot, was nicknamed 'The Terminator.' -
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What are West Ham's traditional home colours?
WhyWest Ham have worn claret shirts with blue sleeves for most of their history. -
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In 2016 West Ham moved to which Stratford stadium originally built for the 2012 Olympics?
WhyWest Ham moved to the London Stadium in Stratford, the former 2012 Olympic Stadium, in 2016. -
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Under which manager did West Ham win both the 1964 FA Cup and the 1965 Cup Winners' Cup?
WhyRon Greenwood, appointed in 1961, led West Ham to their mid-1960s cup triumphs. -
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Under what name was West Ham United originally founded in 1895?
WhyThe club began in 1895 as Thames Ironworks, the works team of a shipbuilding company, before reforming as West Ham United. -
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Which West Ham player captained England to victory in the 1966 World Cup?
WhyBobby Moore, West Ham's long-serving captain, lifted the Jules Rimet trophy for England in 1966. -
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Which club did West Ham beat 1-0 to win the 1980 FA Cup?
WhyWest Ham upset Arsenal 1-0 at Wembley to win the 1980 FA Cup. -
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Which West Ham forward scored a hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final?
WhyGeoff Hurst scored three times as England won 4-2, a feat unmatched in a men's World Cup final. -
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Under which manager did West Ham win the 2023 UEFA Europa Conference League?
WhyDavid Moyes, in his second spell in charge, led West Ham to European glory in 2023. -
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Which Croatian, a former West Ham player, returned to manage the club from 2015?
WhySlaven Bilic, a West Ham defender in the 1990s, returned as manager in 2015. -
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Which song is West Ham's long-standing club anthem?
Why'I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles' has been sung by the Upton Park faithful for decades. -
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West Ham's fiercest local rivalry, rooted in East London's dockworker communities, is with which club?
WhyThe West Ham–Millwall rivalry, rooted in East London's dockworker communities, is among England's most intense. -
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West Ham's crest features two crossed what, reflecting the club's shipbuilding roots?
WhyThe crossed riveting hammers reflect the tools used in the shipyard where the club began, hence the nickname 'The Hammers.'
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Every title, cup and big European night that counts.
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Famous games, comebacks and unforgettable goals.
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About the West Ham quiz
West Ham United were founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks, becoming West Ham United in 1900, and are known across the game as 'the Academy of Football'. This free West Ham quiz covers the whole story: the claret and blue, 'I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles', the move from the Boleyn Ground to the London Stadium in 2016, and a claim on the greatest day in English football. If you know your Hammers, this is your test.
West Ham's fingerprints are on 1966. England's World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore was a Hammer, as were Geoff Hurst, who scored a hat-trick in the final, and Martin Peters. The club won the FA Cup in 1964 and the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1965, beating 1860 Munich at Wembley. After decades without a major trophy, David Moyes' side won the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2023, Jarrod Bowen scoring a late winner against Fiorentina — the club's first major trophy in more than forty years.
Expect questions on the 1966 connection, the European nights, the club legends, and the Academy of Football. You'll be asked which West Ham players started the 1966 World Cup final, which trophy the club won in 1965, and who scored the winner in 2023. Difficulty climbs from easy openers about the colours and the anthem to genuinely hard deep cuts about specific finals, scorers and seasons.
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