World Cup Trivia Quiz # 11
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World Cup Winners - Which teams were finalists at Uruguay 1930?
The correct answer is 'Uruguay and Argentina'
Uruguay won 4-2.
World Cup Question 2
Rugby History of Scotland # 3 - Which team did Scotland defeat 22-20 in the 2003 Rugby World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Fiji'
After easily defeating Japan 32-11 and USA 39-15 and losing badly 51-9 to France, Scotland faced a fired up Fijian side in Sydney. In a fantastic encounter, Scotland won 22-20, with a late try to Tom Smith in the dying minutes securing the win. Scotland relied on the boot of Chris Paterson for most of the match, after the Fijian wing sensation Rupeni Caucaunibuca scored two excellent tries in the first half and just missed a third. Scotland were then defeated by finalists Australia 33-16 in the quarterfinal played at Brisbane.
World Cup Question 3
World Cup Qualifying- CONCACAF - What was the total score between Antigua and Barbuda and Guatemala?
The correct answer is 'Guatemala 9-1'
Guatemala won 1-0 and 8-1.
World Cup Question 4
1990 World Cup - What was the name of the younger brother of Diego Maradona, who was named in the Argentina squad, but did not travel to Italy as he did not make the final squad?
The correct answer is 'Hugo'
Everyone knows of Diego one of the greatest players on the world stage, but maybe his younger brother caught you out. Hugo never represented Argentina in a senior full-international - he played for Argentina at Under-16 and Under-18 levels.
World Cup Question 5
1954: Germany's Legendary Victory - How many teams participated in the 1954 World Cup, which was held in Switzerland?
The correct answer is '16'
This was the fifth World Cup ever held. The four preceding ones were held in Uruguay (1930), Italy (1934), France (1938) and Brazil (1950). There was no World Cup held during World War Two. The 16 teams participating in the 1954 World Cup were: Switzerland (host), Uruguay (defending champions), Yugoslavia, France, Brazil, Mexico, West Germany, Turkey, Hungary, South Korea, Czechoslovakia, Austria, Scotland, England, Belgium and Italy.
World Cup Question 6
World Cup Losers - Who lost the the World Cup in 1970, held in Mexico?
The correct answer is 'Italy'
They lost 4-2 to Brazil.
World Cup Question 7
World Cup 2002: Round 16 - Brazil v Belgium: which two players were given yellow cards?
The correct answer is 'Yves Vanderhaeghe (Belgium) and Roberto Carlos (Brazil)'
Yves Vanderhaeghe was yellow carded in the 24th minute and Roberto Carlos in the 28th minute.
World Cup Question 8
World Cup 2002: Round 16 - Mexico v USA: how many yellow cards were given out?
The correct answer is '10'
Each team was cautioned 5 times.
World Cup Question 9
1999 World Cup Final - Only one of Pakistan’s bowlers bowled a maiden. Who was it?
The correct answer is 'Wasim Akram'
Wasim also took the wicket of Ricky Ponting. He finished with figures of 8 overs, 1 maiden, 41 runs and a wicket.
World Cup Question 10
2002 World Soccer Rankings - What was the highest CONCACAF (North and Central America) that made it to the 2002 World Cup finals?
The correct answer is 'Mexico'
Mexico was ranked 6th, USA was 11th, Costa Rica 26th, and Honduras did not qualify for the 2002 finals) was 30th.