World Cup Trivia Quiz # 199
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2006 World Cup Preliminaries - In 2006, the defending champions and hosts were required to qualify.
The correct answer is 'False'
Germany (hosts) did not need to qualify, however, Brazil (holders) did.
World Cup Question 2
The Leeds United Squad - Ian Harte was in Ireland's squad for the 2002 World Cup. Which other Irish player is Harte's uncle?
The correct answer is 'Gary Kelly'
Gary Kelly is the youngest of 13 brothers and sisters so I guess he has quite a few nephews and nieces.
World Cup Question 3
World Cup 1978 - Which Argentinian player scored twice in the final against The Netherlands?
The correct answer is 'Kempes'
World Cup Question 4
Newcastle Rule 2001 - Which one of these players did not tour with the Kangaroos in the 2000 World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Danny Buderus'
Missed out in the 2000 World Cup, but played club football in the following year.
World Cup Question 5
Rugby World Cup - Who won the World Cup in 1995?
The correct answer is 'South Africa'
This was their first time playing in the world cup, and in 1999 they were the losing semi finalists.
World Cup Question 6
France: World Cup Soccer - Who scored the earliest goal of the world cup (time elapsed in match)?
The correct answer is 'Celso Ayala'
Ayala scored after 53 seconds for Paraguay against Nigeria. Paraguay went to win 3-1.
World Cup Question 7
1954: Germany's Legendary Victory - Who was not a member of the West German national team during the World Cup 1954?
The correct answer is 'Uwe Seeler'
Uwe Seeler also is a soccer legend in Germany, especially in Hamburg, where he grew up and played soccer throughout his whole career. He was was a member of the West German national team from October 1954 (He joined after the World Cup) to 1970.
World Cup Question 8
World Cups: 1975-1999 - Which one of these countries did not host a World Cup between 1975 and 1999?
The correct answer is 'Bangladesh'
Bangladesh became a test nation in 2000.
World Cup Question 9
World Cup Losing Teams - Who lost to West Germany 2-1 in 1974?
The correct answer is 'Holland'
West Germany won their 2nd World Cup.
World Cup Question 10
2002 FIFA World Cup - Who scored the second goal for Brazil against England in the quarter finals?
The correct answer is 'Ronaldinho'
The first goal was scored by Rivaldo.