World Cup Trivia Quiz # 186
This is World Cup Quiz # 186, 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
FIFA World Cup History - Which player was injured in the early stages of the USA 94 World Cup and returned to play in the final?
The correct answer is 'Franco Baresi'
Baresi, along with Baggio and Massaro, missed Italy's penalty kicks to give the trophy to Brazil. A brilliant comeback by Italy's captain.
World Cup Question 2
Some World Cup Wackos - USA '94: After scoring against Greece in their first game, this Argentinian legend went crazy in front of a sideline camera. He was found guilty of drug abuse before Argentina's next game.
The correct answer is 'Diego Maradonna'
Possessor of the 'Hand of God', Maradonna is unquestionably one of the World Cup greats. Unfortunately, fame and fortune took over and he took no further part in his fourth Finals.
World Cup Question 3
World Cup Stadia - Mexico 1986: The final was played in the same stadium as the 1970 final.
The correct answer is 'True'
The Azteca Stadium in Mexico City hosted the final match of both the 1970 and 1986 tournaments.
World Cup Question 4
World Cup 1999 - Who hit the winning run(s) in the finals?
The correct answer is 'Darren Lehmann'
Darren Lehmann scored the winning run(s) off a boundary.
World Cup Question 5
World Cup History - Who was the first to score a goal in 20 seconds in the World Cup finals?
The correct answer is 'Vaclav Masek (CZE)'
Masek scored his goal against Mexico in 20 seconds. It took place during a first round game in the 1962 World Cup which later was won by Mexico anyway. Incidentally this was the first match won by Mexico in a World Cup in five appearances! (some sources credit this goal as being scored after 16 {seconds;} Bobby Robson scored against France after 27 seconds in {1982;} please do not send any more correction notes, as Robson is not one of the choices in the question -ed.)
World Cup Question 6
World Cup of Hockey 2004 - Team Finland shutout their opponents for six consecutive periods.
The correct answer is 'True'
Miika Kiprusoff was in net for the two shutouts.
World Cup Question 7
2002 Korea/Japan: WC - Which of these teams had not been to a World Cup before Korea-Japan 2002?
The correct answer is 'Slovenia'
The other teams that had not been earlier in a cup were Senegal, who was beaten by Turkey in the third round, and Ecuador and Slovenia, who both went out in the first round group stage.
World Cup Question 8
1995 World Cup - Jonah Lomu had to share the award for the most tries in the tournament. Who did he share it with?
The correct answer is 'Marc Ellis (NZ)'
Ellis scored 6 tries vs Japan in their pool game, playing at centre, and one against Wales playing wing.
World Cup Question 9
The 1987 World Cup - By what margin did Australia win their opening game with India, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Madras?
The correct answer is '1 run'
Australia scored 270 from their 50 overs, with Marsh scoring 110. In reply, India made 269 all out, from 49.5 overs. There was much debate about a four that Dean Jones had scored which was later changed to a six by Umpire Bird; Kapil Dev agreed to the change during the lunch break. By the end of the days play he maybe wished he had not agreed.
World Cup Question 10
Women's 2003 FIFA World Cup - Which team acquired the most yellow cards?
The correct answer is 'Canada'
Canada's physical play led them to 11 yellow cards. In the tournament, Argentina was the only team to receive a red card.