World Cup Trivia Quiz # 100
This is World Cup Quiz # 100, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main World Cup Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.World Cup Question 1
World Cup 2006 Venues - This stadium is the home of the Red Devils. Before preparations for World Cup it had a seating capacity of 30,000. Which city?
The correct answer is 'Kaiserslautern'
Plans were made to increase the seating capacity to 44,000 for the competition.
World Cup Question 2
Zimbabwean Cricket - During the 2003 ODI World Cup held in South Africa, two Zimbabwean players wore a black armband to protest, “the death of democracy”. Which of the following players was involved in it?
The correct answer is 'Henry Olonga'
Henry Olonga and Andy Flower did this to protest against President Robert Mugabe’s regime in Zimbabwe. After the World Cup, they retired from Zimbabwean cricket and went on to play county cricket in England.
World Cup Question 3
Australia's 2003 World Cup Squad - Who was the regular opening batsman (he's also a Queenslander)?
The correct answer is 'Matthew Hayden'
'Haydos' was an opening partner for Gilchrist in the major matches. They are both left-handed batsmen.
World Cup Question 4
World Cup Pool Matches 1 - Namibia's innings was curtailed by rain. What was the target they were required to achieve, from 25.1 overs to win?
The correct answer is '191'
Namibia were set 191 to win, but scored only 5/104, losing by 86 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis scoring method.
World Cup Question 5
Rugby World Cups - Which Springbok was suspended for stamping during the 1999 Finals?
The correct answer is 'Brendan Venter'
World Cup Question 6
World Cup 2006: Germany - Group G had two countries that spoke French in the majority of their country. Which were they?
The correct answer is 'France and Togo'
All the countries in the options mentioned were in the group. Switzerland spoke in the majority German and not French. Togo was a colony of France and spoke the language as a majority.
World Cup Question 7
Turkish 2002 World Cup Squad - Which position did Emre Belozoglu play in?
The correct answer is 'Midfield'
Emre played for Italian club Internazionale and scored his first World Cup goal, against Costa Rica.
World Cup Question 8
World Cup History - In 2002, what was the record-setting amount of goals scored during a World Cup qualifier?
The correct answer is '31'
In the qualification rounds for the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan, Australia scored 31 goals against newcomers America Samoa, setting the record for the biggest margin win ever. This was only two days after Australia beat Tonga 22-0!
World Cup Question 9
World Cup: West Indies 2007 - Which New Zealand batsman scored two ducks and a century before having his wrist broken by his teammate at training and having to withdraw injured before the super 8 stage?
The correct answer is 'Lou Vincent'
Lou Vincent got back into the team only weeks before the World Cup after the unexpected retirement of long-time opener Nathan Astle and arrived as one of the Black Caps' form players. After ducks against England and Kenya and a century againsst Canada, Vincent's wrist was broken by fast bowler Shane Bond, who had already injured team mate Craig McMillan at an earlier training session. Vincent was replaced by Marshall, who only played in two matches.
World Cup Question 10
Movies: Food For Thought - Can you guess this movie starring David Naughton about a rivalry between an Austrian ski champ and a California challenger going for the World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Hot Dog!'
This 1983 movie also stars Shannon Tweed. Shannon stars in more than 40 movies. Her most recent is in 1998, 'Naked Lies'.