Only the sharpest minds can find 3 errors in tricky football brainteaser

Put your intellect to the ultimate test with this deceptively difficult brainteaser that leaves most Brits feeling utterly defeated. Puzzles and riddlesare a great way to pass the time when boredom hits, or when the little ones are begging for something entertaining.

However, research has suggested regularly solving these kinds of mini-games could actually help improve your concentration levels and better your attention span by positively impacting the central nervous system. Created by Betboo, this football-themed brainteaserrequires an eagle-eyed vision, a sharp mind, and rapid reaction skills.

The record to beat is a blistering 30 seconds, so get your timer at the ready and let's dive straight in! To mark the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 tournament, the image above shows dozens of red and white footballs on a sports field - but there are three errors hiding in plain sight.

You need to find them all in less than 30 seconds to prove you have one of the nation's sharpest minds.

We're not giving away any clues on this one, but if you zoom into the image - you might be able to find the errors quicker. If you're still none the wiser, forget about the buzzing timer and just focus on finding all three mistakes.

Still feeling stumped, or reckon you've finally solved it? Scroll down to the bottom of the article to reveal the answer.

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If that sporty brainteaser was no match for an intellect like yourself, fear not. Now, it's time to ramp things up a notch with this deadly difficult puzzle that can only be cracked by those smart enough to protect the world from evil by becoming a secret agent.

Created by the Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) back in 2020, this cryptic puzzle has no time limit due to its fiendish nature. All you need to find the hidden word amongst the following five, and you could become the next 007.

Again, we're not giving away any clues for this one - but you can take all the time you like. However, if you put your James Bond thinking cap on, you should be able to solve this in under 30 seconds. Once you're done, you can check your answer here, but no cheating!

• Madison
• Saturn
• Do
• Nitrogen
• Exodus

Up for yet another mental workout? Check out our full collection of tricky brainteasers, baffling riddles, and mind-boggling puzzles here - or, learn more about your hidden personality traits with these fascinatingoptical illusions.

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