World Cup Trivia Quiz # 14
This is World Cup Quiz # 14, 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
1982 : NZ Soccer's Glory Days - Which goalkeeper set a world record during the World Cup qualifying campaign when he went 921 playing minutes without conceding a goal?
The correct answer is 'Richard Wilson'
The record clean slate began after the final goal was conceded in New Zealand's opening match on 25th April 1981, and ended nine matches later when New Zealand conceded a goal against Kuwait in Auckland on 10th October 1981.
World Cup Question 2
2002 World Cup Qualifiers - When Ireland played Andorra in Barcelona the final score was 3-0. Ian Harte scored the first goal and Matt Holland scored the third goal. Who scored Ireland's second goal and also his first of the campaign?
The correct answer is 'Kevin Kilbane'
Ian Harte scored on 33 minutes. Kevin Kilbane scored after 76 minutes and Matt Holland scored after 80 minutes. The three other options (Damien Duff, Clinton Morrison and Mark Kennedy) never scored during the qualifying campaign. Ireland's 25 goals (23 in group stage and 2 in the playoff) goals came from: Roy Keane 4, Ian Harte 4, Matt Holland 3, Robbie Keane 2, Jason McAteer 2, Kevin Kilbane 2, Mark KInsella 2, Gary Breen 2, plus Niall Quinn, Richard Dunne, Gary Kelly, and David Connoly all scored one each.
World Cup Question 3
World Cup Top Goalscorers - Who scored the most goals in 1982, held in Spain?
The correct answer is 'Paulo Rossi'
Paulo Rossi scored 6 goals, including a shock hat-trick against the Brazilians. The Italians also took the trophy in 1982.
World Cup Question 4
2002 World Cup Qualifiers - Saudi Arabia DID NOT defeat Iran in AFC qualifying.
The correct answer is 'True'
Saudi Arabia went 0-1-1 in their 2 matches against them (2-0 loss, then a 2-2 draw).
World Cup Question 5
World Cup 2006 - How many teams came last in their respective groups with 0 points?
The correct answer is '3'
Costa Rica (Group A), Serbia and Montenegro (Group C), and Togo (Group G) all came last with 0 points.
World Cup Question 6
World Cup Young Player Award - Did anyone win the award in 1984?
The correct answer is 'No'
No, but Vincenzo ‘Enzo’ Scifo won it in 1986, and Manuel Amoros won it in 1982.
World Cup Question 7
English Football - Who DIDN'T score in England's 5-1 thumping of Germany in the world cup 2002 qualifier?
The correct answer is 'David Beckham'
The England captain did however score the goal that sent England to the finals - a free kick against Greece.
World Cup Question 8
Kiwi Cricket #3 - Which team knocked New Zealand out of the 1996 World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Australia'
Despite a brilliant 130 by Chris Harris.
World Cup Question 9
World Cup 2002 - Who was the captain of the victorious Brazilian side?
The correct answer is 'Cafu'
This was has third successive World Cup final. A record whihc will be tough to match.
World Cup Question 10
World Cup 2006 Venues - This city was made famous for being the location of the Trials for World War II War Criminals. It is also known for it's 'Christkindlesmarkt', or Christmas Market.
The correct answer is 'Nuremberg'
The Franken Stadium in Nuremburg was not used in either World Cup 74 nor Euro 88, but even so it is reputed to be one of Germany's most beautiful stadia. It seats 44,000.