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Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 39
BBC Sport has published the 39th instalment of its "Who am I?" daily football quiz, inviting readers to identify a footballer from the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 using a series of progressively revealing clues. The feature is part of a regular series designed to engage fans between tournament fixtures, with a new mystery player set each day by BBC Sport's Huzaifah Khan.
Players attempt to name the footballer in as few guesses as possible, unlocking an additional clue after each incorrect attempt; scoring three correct clues is considered good, while four or five is deemed exceptional. The quiz sits alongside other BBC Sport trivia offerings, including quizzes on World Cup nations, England's most-capped Lionesses, and Premier League and EFL clubs, with readers able to sign up for notifications on future instalments.
In short
- BBC Sport's daily "Who am I?" quiz reaches its 39th World Cup edition.
- Guess the mystery footballer using clues revealed after wrong answers.
- Part of a wider series of BBC Sport football and trivia quizzes.
Explained simply
The "Who am I?" quiz is a daily guessing game run by BBC Sport during the FIFA World Cup. Players attempt to identify a mystery footballer from the tournament using clues that become progressively more revealing with each incorrect guess.
The goal is to solve the puzzle in as few attempts as possible, with most players requiring between three and five clues. The quiz provides a regular diversion for fans between matches, keeping them engaged with football trivia throughout the tournament.
The feature sits alongside other quizzes on BBC Sport, including challenges focused on World Cup nations, player records and football clubs. Readers can sign up for notifications to take part in future daily instalments.