World Cup Trivia Quiz # 17
This is World Cup Quiz # 17, 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
World Cup: Who Am I? - I scored for Senegal against France in the opening match of the 2002 World Cup. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Papa Bouba Diop'
Senegal won 1-0, causing one of the greatest upsets in the history of the World Cup. Senegal made it past the group stage, and France went out.
World Cup Question 2
Rugby World Cup 2003 - England's win was the first time a team from the northern hemisphere had won the rugby World Cup?
The correct answer is 'true'
President Chirac upset and bemused quite a few English fans by claiming it was a good result for northern hemisphere rugby teams. Many thought he was trying to take some of the credit for the win.
World Cup Question 3
USA 1994: World Cup Soccer - Which quarterfinal was watched by the most spectators?
The correct answer is 'Romania vs Sweden'
Romania vs Sweden (83,500)
Bulgaria vs Germany (72,000)
Holland vs Brazil (63,500)
Italy vs Spain (53,400)
Bulgaria vs Germany (72,000)
Holland vs Brazil (63,500)
Italy vs Spain (53,400)
World Cup Question 4
World Cup Losers - Who lost the the World Cup in 1990, held in Italy?
The correct answer is 'Argentina'
They lost 1-0 to Germany.
World Cup Question 5
General World Sports - In 1970, who became the first African nation to play in the finals of the soccer World Cup ?
The correct answer is 'Morocco'
World Cup Question 6
World Cup Firsts! - Who had the dubious dinstinction of scoring the first own goal in the World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Ernst Loertscher'
Ernst Loertscher of Switzerland scored an own against West Germany in the 1938 World Cup.
World Cup Question 7
English Soccer - Who scored three goals for England in the World Cup final 1966?
The correct answer is 'Geoff Hurst'
World Cup Question 8
World Cup 1999 - Which country did NOT make it to the 'Super Six' stage?
The correct answer is 'England'
Despite being the host-nation, England failed to make it to the 'Super Six' stage.
World Cup Question 9
World Cup Rugby - Who won the second World Cup (in 1991)?
The correct answer is 'Australia'
Led by greats such as David Campese, Tim Horan, Michael Lynagh, and captain Nick Farr-Jones, Australia won a tight final against England, winning 12-6.
World Cup Question 10
2003 World Cup Mania - After being dismissed for a paltry total of 204, India restricted Holland to 136 largely due to what two bowlers?
The correct answer is 'Anil Kumble & Javagal Srinath'
Srinath & Kumble took 4 wickets each, but none of them got "Man of the Match".