World Cup Trivia Quiz # 23
This is World Cup Quiz # 23, 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 2002: Round 16 - Brazil v Belgium: which Belgium player had a goal disallowed in the 10th minute?
The correct answer is 'Marc Wilmots'
The 'goal' by Marc Wilmots was disallowed because he grabbed Roque Junior's shirt when he 'scored'.
World Cup Question 2
World Cup 2006: Round of 16 - Another round of 16 match was between the Netherlands and Portugal. Like many of the other games, this match was as close as close can be. Only one goal separated the two sides. An inspired goal by Maniche scored at the 23rd minute proved to be the game-winner, but without the assist of another Portuguese player, that goal would have been unlikely to occur. Who assisted Maniche on the goal?
The correct answer is 'Pauleta'
After the Netherlands had multiple shots on goal, the Portuguese offense decided it was time to get rolling. Deco crossed the ball over the field to Pauleta. Pauleta than passed the ball behind him directly to Maniche, who ran the ball up-field and slammed the ball into the top corner of the net, scoring the game-winner.
World Cup Question 3
The Super-Talented Ronaldinho - How many goals did Ronaldinho score in the 2006 World Cup?
The correct answer is '0'
Ronaldinho played a very disappointing World Cup after he was not able to find the net. He was criticized by the fans of not having passion and integrity to play for Brazil.
World Cup Question 4
World Cup 2002 Group Stage - Who were the seeded team in Group D?
The correct answer is 'South Korea'
Korea were the seeded team due to their status as co-hosts. The other co-hosting country, Japan, was also seeded.
World Cup Question 5
Rugby Personalities & Events - What was the score in the 1999 World Cup: New Zealand v Italy?
The correct answer is '101-3'
World Cup Question 6
World Cups 1962-1988 - In which World Cup did a German player miss a penalty in the shootout?
The correct answer is '1982, Spain'
This unfortunate fellow was Uli Stielike. However, Germany went to final by beating France in this shootout.
World Cup Question 7
2002 World Soccer Rankings - What was the highest ranked country that didn't participate in the 2002 World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Colombia'
Colombia was ranked 9th, Netherlands 15th, Yugoslavia 16th, Czech Republic 21st.
World Cup Question 8
Ski World Cup - Which of these skiers won the women's overall World Ski Cup in 2000/2001?
The correct answer is 'Janica Kostelic'
Gotschl won the same competition in 1999/2000. Wiberg was the best in 1996/1997. Ertl was second in final standings 1995/1996 and 1997/1998.
World Cup Question 9
Diego Maradona - Maradona was part of the Argentina youth squad that won the 1979 Youth World Cup. In which country was this tournament held?
The correct answer is 'Japan'
The little Argentinian genius played in this tournament after missing out on the 1978 World Cup squad.
World Cup Question 10
FIFA World Cup History - Who was the first goalkeeper to score a goal in a World Cup match?
The correct answer is 'Efrain Amezcua'
If you got this right, you are a REAL football fan. Efrain Amezcua was from Mexico, and although other games started earlier, it was the Mexican team's "honour" to receive the first goal ever in a World Cup. This took place in Uruguay 1930.