World Cup Trivia Quiz # 16
This is World Cup Quiz # 16, 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
Argentinian Soccer - Who was Argentina's national team coach in the 1986 World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Carlos Bilardo'
Carlos Bilardo coached the National Team in both the 1986 and 1990 World Cup. In the 1986 edition, Argentina came in first, and in 1990 lost the final to the German National Team.
World Cup Question 2
Cricket Records 1975 to 2003 - Who has the highest individual score in a World Cup match?
The correct answer is 'Gary Kirsten'
188* for South Africa vs United Arab Emirates at Rawalpindi 1995-6. South Africa won the match by 169 runs. The greatest winning margin is 256 runs by Australia (6/301) over Namibia (45).
World Cup Question 3
World Cup Finals 2006 - Which country finished first in group G?
The correct answer is 'Switzerland'
Switzerland finished first in group G after claiming 7 points from 3 matches. They also managed to keep a clean sheet in all of their group matches. Brazil wasn't even in this group.
World Cup Question 4
2002 World Cup - Which player in the tournament gained a reputation for his series of extravagant somersaults when he celebrates a goal?
The correct answer is 'Julius Aghahowa'
Aghahowa only scored the one goal during the tournament. His team, Nigeria, were knocked out in the group stages.
World Cup Question 5
World Cup Records 2003 - Who are the bowlers who took a hat-trick?
The correct answer is 'Chaminda Vaas and Brett Lee'
Vaas took his hat-trick against Bangladesh and Lee against Kenya.
World Cup Question 6
FIFA World Cup 2006 Qualifying - In the European zone, which of the following countries had amassed the most points during the qualifying round?
The correct answer is 'Netherlands'
The Netherlands had amassed a total of 32 points in 12 games of World Cup qualifying action. Portugal had achieved a total of 30 points, England had earned 25 points, and Poland had achieved a total of 24 points. The teams which qualified all earned it.
World Cup Question 7
Cricket History: Part 2 - Which player when he appeared for the 6th time in a World Cup in 1996, became the record holder for the most World Cup appearances?
The correct answer is 'Javed Mianded'
He was a prolific run scorer for Pakistan, and he is most remembered for his last ball six in Sharjah against India to win the match.
World Cup Question 8
Player's Jersey Numbers: #1 - What was Paolo Maldini's jersey number when he appeared in World Cup 1994?
The correct answer is '5'
Most think that Maldini wore the number 3, but that was Benarrivo's jersey number.Now Maldini wears number 3 in Milan and in the national team.
World Cup Question 9
Korea's 2002 World Cup Campaign - How many goals did Korea score in the World Cup?
The correct answer is '8'
Korea scored against: Poland (2), USA, Portugal, Italy and Turkey (2).
World Cup Question 10
World Cup Losing Teams - What team lost to Italy in 1934?
The correct answer is 'Czechoslovakia'
Italy won 2-1 after extra time.