World Cup Trivia Quiz # 15
This is World Cup Quiz # 15, 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
Italy: World Cup 1934 - What was the full time score in the semi-final between Italy and Austria?
The correct answer is '1-0'
Italy beat Austria 1-0 in the semi-final played in Milan's San Siro stadium.
World Cup Question 2
Rugby World Cup - What are the playing colours of the team nicknamed the Azzurri?
The correct answer is 'Blue / White'
This is the Italian team's nickname, and they played in blue and white. Their captain was Alessandro Troncon.
World Cup Question 3
1995 World Cup - Who scored the winning try in the final?
The correct answer is 'There was no winning try'
It was actually a winning drop goal by Joel Stransky - there were no tries in the match!
World Cup Question 4
World Cup 2006: Round of 16 - At the end of the round of 16, which player had amassed the most goals in the tournament?
The correct answer is 'Miroslav Klose'
Miroslav Klose had 4 goals at the end of the round. He scored two goals against Costa Rica in the group stages and then two against Ecuador as well. Ronaldo, Crespo, and Villa all had 3 goals in the tournament at the end of the round of 16, but Villa's goal tally was inevitably halted as his team Spain, lost to France.
World Cup Question 5
World Cup Pool Matches 2 - Who was the top Australian bowler against India?
The correct answer is 'Jason Gillespie'
Gillespie took 3/13 off ten overs. Lee took 3/36, Hogg 1/16 and McGrath 1/23.
World Cup Question 6
World Cup 2002: Group B - Spain vs Paraguay: who scored an own goal to give Paraguay the lead?
The correct answer is 'Puyol'
Spain's goalkeeper Iker Casillas saved the ball which somehow came off the legs of Puyol and rebounded into the goal to give Paraguay the lead.
World Cup Question 7
World Cup 2006: Team Captains - Which national team captain during the World Cup has since been replaced by John Terry?
The correct answer is 'David Beckham'
Immediately after the World Cup in July 2006, Sven-Goran Eriksson retired as England manager and was replaced by Steve McClaren. McClaren decided to go in a new direction and John Terry was announced as England's new captain. David Beckham struggled to make the team, and announced his retirement from international soccer later in 2006.
World Cup Question 8
Soccer Players With an 'A'? - 30th November, 1965 was the day I came into the world. I played in my native country of Brazil until moving to Benfica, Portugal in 1989. One year later, I was playing my football in the Italian capital. I am a World Cup winner, and won 79 caps for my country. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Aldair'
After leaving Flamengo in 1989, Aldair moved to Benfica. Only a handful of games later, and he was on his way to Roma in Italy where he stayed for the rest of his career. Aldair Nascimento dos Santos played in three World Cups for Brazil, most famously the 1994 final, in which Brazil beat Italy on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
World Cup Question 9
My Millionaire Quiz - $4,000 Which two countries will share the hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Soccer?
The correct answer is 'Japan and Korea'
World Cup Question 10
The 1987 World Cup - How many runs did Australia score in their semi-final against Pakistan?
The correct answer is '267-8'
Australia set Pakistan 268 to win, but they could only manage 249. McDermott took five wickets for 44 runs in his ten overs, which earned him the Man of the Match award.