World Cup Trivia Quiz # 12
This is World Cup Quiz # 12, 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
Soccer In Belgium - To get to the World Cup in Germany 2006, the Red Devils tried from their group. Along with Belgium, both Spain and the Republic of Ireland were in this group also.
The correct answer is 'False'
Spain was in the same group as Belgium, but Ireland wasn't. The group also included San Marino, Lithuania, Serbia and Montenegro, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
World Cup Question 2
Soccer Mix No. 1 - Which ' I ' declined to play in the 1950 World Cup Finals because they weren't allowed to play in bare feet?
The correct answer is 'India'
India had initially failed to qualify for the 1950 World Cup Finals, but because of the withdrawal of other nations, they were invited to compete.
World Cup Question 3
NZ at the World Cup - The century that Nathan Astle scored against Zimbabwe was his 12th one day ton?
The correct answer is 'False'
The great hundred was Astle's 13th!
World Cup Question 4
Cricket Fun - When did Pakistan first win the World Cup title?
The correct answer is '1992'
After the victory, Pakistan captain Imran Khan retired from cricket, and got married.
World Cup Question 5
World Cup 2002: Group E - Who won the group?
The correct answer is 'Germany'
Germany won the group by winning two games, drawing one and scored eleven goals in the process.
World Cup Question 6
World Cup Finals 2006 - How many teams from Africa were first timers in the tournament?
The correct answer is '4'
Ghana,Angola,Ivory Coast,Togo are all first timers in the tournament. Tunisia were the only team that had been in a world cup.
World Cup Question 7
Footy Knowledge - How many goals did Eusebio score in the 1966 World Cup?
The correct answer is '9'
He was top scorer and Portugal finished third place.
World Cup Question 8
World Cup: 2007 - New Zealand and Sri Lanka played their semi-final in Barbados.
The correct answer is 'False'
They actually played their semi-final in Jamaica. New Zealand finished 2nd in the Super Eight's stage, and Sri Lanka finished 3rd setting up an enthralling tie. Sri Lanka beat the Kiwis to guarantee a final.
World Cup Question 9
Rugby Knowledge Tester - Which of these players kicked a world record five drop goals in a 1999 World Cup quarter final, knocking England out of the tournament?
The correct answer is 'Jannie De Beer'
This tally of five drop goals shattered the previously held record of two.
World Cup Question 10
2003 World Cup Surprises - The very first match of the cup saw an unexpected result indeed, with the West Indies victorious over the host team, South Africa. What was the final victory margin in that match?
The correct answer is '3 runs'
A century by Brian Lara saw the West Indies set the home team an imposing 278 for victory. While some spectacular late hitting from Lance Klusener got the South Africans close, they fell just short. Indeed, the over that the home team lost from their batting innings as a penalty for bowling their overs too slowly proved quite crucial.