World Cup Trivia Quiz # 22
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FIFA World Cup History - In the final game of World Cup 1966 in England, the host country defeated Germany by 4 goals to 2, with Geoff Hurst scoring three goals. Who scored the other goal for England?
The correct answer is 'Martin Peters'
Scoring in the 78th minute, Peters gave England a 2-1 lead, which would be lost in the 89th minute, leading to extra time.
World Cup Question 2
World Cup 1975-1999 - Chris Harris of New Zealand took 30 wickets in World Cup matches held in the 20th century?
The correct answer is 'True'
That placed him fifth in the list of highest wicket takers at the World Cup in the 20th century. Chris Harris has played in 22 matches.
World Cup Question 3
Name That Former UNC Star - I am one of the best known female soccer players in the world, and I was on the USA World Cup team in 1999. I once resided in the Wichita Falls, Texas area. What is my name?
The correct answer is 'Mia Hamm'
Even though Mia was the star of that team, she was not the hero on that day because Brandy Chastain hit the winning penalty kick.
World Cup Question 4
1954: Germany's Legendary Victory - In 1954, the World Cup final was broadcasted live on the radio. Who was the German radio commentator, whose now legendary lines were: "Goal! Goal! Goal! Goal!" and: "Over! Over! Over! The game is over! Germany is the World Champion!" ?
The correct answer is 'Herbert Zimmermann'
In the early 1950s most people in Germany did not have a TV set at home. So either they went to a pub to watch the game, or they listened to it on the radio. Zimmermann´s report was so enthusiastic and so full of real emotions, that the original radio broadcast is used nowadays, whenever scenes from that game are shown on TV.
Gottschalk, Schmidt and Raab are German TV show hosts.
Gottschalk, Schmidt and Raab are German TV show hosts.
World Cup Question 5
Australia's 2003 World Cup Squad - The following player is a New South Welshman who first picked up the bat against Namibia.
The correct answer is 'Michael Bevan'
He is a left hander who missed the first match against Pakistan through injury.
World Cup Question 6
Woodward's Warriors : 2003 World Cup - The World Cup final went into extra-time. What was the score at the end of normal time?
The correct answer is '14-14'
Australia were 11-14 down in normal time when they were awarded a penalty kick in the final minute to make it 14-14. In extra time England came out on top 20-17, thanks to a fantastic drop goal by Jonny Wilkinson with only 23 seconds remaining on the clock.
World Cup Question 7
2002 World Soccer Rankings - What team that played in the 2002 World Cup finals, had the lowest ranking?
The correct answer is 'China'
China was ranked 51st, Poland 39th, Saudi Arabia 38th and Tunisia 36th.
World Cup Question 8
English Football - Who DIDN'T score in England's 5-1 thumping of Germany in the world cup 2002 qualifier?
The correct answer is 'David Beckham'
The England captain did however score the goal that sent England to the finals - a free kick against Greece.
World Cup Question 9
The Wide World of Sports - Who won the 2002 FIFA World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Brazil'
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was held in Japan and South Korea. Brazil won the final 2-0 against Germany. The two goals were scored by Ronaldo.
World Cup Question 10
The Championship Game #1 - The 1998 FIFA World Cup in France saw the French defeat Brazil in the final by the score of 3-0. Who scored two goals for France in this game?
The correct answer is 'Zinedine Zidane'
Zidane, who played for Juventus at the time, headed in two first half corners for his only goals of the tournament.