World Cup Trivia Quiz # 104
This is World Cup Quiz # 104, 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
Shirt Numbers - Diego Maradonna took the world by storm in the 1986 world cup in Mexico; what number did he wear?
The correct answer is '10'
Maradonna has seen his share of ups and downs, but was recently voted the greatest player ever in a fan vote. Unfortunately, the vote was deemed biased because 80% of those cast were from his home country of Argentina.
World Cup Question 2
World Cup Pool Matches 1 - What was Australia's winning margin over Pakistan?
The correct answer is '82 runs'
Andrew Symonds was named Man of the Match for his brilliant innings of 143*.
World Cup Question 3
World Cup 2006 Venues - This city's Wald Stadium was the venue for the opening match of the 1974 World Cup.
The correct answer is 'Frankfurt'
Brazil and Yugoslavia faced each other in the opening match, playing to a 0-0 draw. Originally built in 1925 as a sports park, Wald Stadium was renovated in time for the 1974 World Cup and again for Euro 88. When Frankfurt was chosen as a venue, money was set aside for further renovation for World Cup 2006 - 125 million (then) marks.
World Cup Question 4
For The World Cup Genius - Which is the first player that scored 3 times in the final game?
The correct answer is 'Hurst- England'
Hurst is the first player who scored 3 times at the final in 1966, England has won 4:2 over Germany.
World Cup Question 5
World Cup Finals Tournaments - Which player returned to playing football just weeks before the 1982 World Cup Finals, due to him being suspended for two years for a bribery scandal?
The correct answer is 'Paolo Rossi'
Paolo Rossi ended up being the top scorer of the Finals and a World Cup Winner. (Italy 3 West Germany 1).
World Cup Question 6
2002 World Cup Qualifiers - When Ireland played Portugal away the final score was 1-1. Portugal had taken a 1-0 lead on 57 minutes through Conceicao. Who equalized for Ireland?
The correct answer is 'Matt Holland'
On 73 minutes Matt Holland took a long range shot from outside the box and the the ball flew past the Portuguese goalkeeper.
World Cup Question 7
Cricket Records 1975 to 2003 - Who had the most economical bowling figures in a World Cup match(bowling at least five overs)?
The correct answer is 'Dermot Reeve'
5 overs 3 maidens 1-2,England vs Pakistan 1991-92 in Adelaide. Pakistan was bowled out for 74 (D.Pringle 3-8 off 8 overs) but the England innings was rained out so the match ended in no result.
World Cup Question 8
Paul Gascoigne - One of the reasons Paul became famous was because of his crying at the 1990 World Cup. Who was England playing when Paul broke down in tears?
The correct answer is 'West Germany'
In the semi-finals, Paul got booked and if England beat West Germany, Paul could not play in the final. Paul was devastated by this ordeal. England did not beat West Germany, which saved Paul the pain of having to watch the game.
World Cup Question 9
Know Your Football? - Who scored 'the other' of England's 4 goals in the 1966 World Cup final, against West Germany?
The correct answer is 'Martin Peters'
You may have already heard it, but Geoff Hurst scored 3 in the same game, to become the first (and after 1998 still the only) man in history to notch a hat-trick in a World Cup final.
World Cup Question 10
Do You Know Simao? - Simao didn't get chosen for the 2002 World Cup
The correct answer is 'false'
He didn't play the World Cup because he was injured just before the cup, but was able to play in the 2004 Euro.