World Cup Trivia Quiz # 26
This is World Cup Quiz # 26, 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
Australian Batting Averages - 3 runs was Glenn McGrath’s total for the 2003 World Cup. What was his average?
The correct answer is '0 (or undefined)'
In cricket if you score all your runs not out, you have an average of zero (see previous interesting info). McGrath’s runs were from one innings where he didn’t get out. His 3 not out came against New Zealand. These were his first runs ever in a World Cup; before he scored them he held the record of having played the most World Cup matches without ever scoring a run. The main reason for this is because Australia has always had a strong batting lineup and McGrath is the weakest, batting at No. 11.
World Cup Question 3
Soccer in the Olympic Games - Was Uruguay the only country ever to win consecutively the Olympic Gold Medal and the World Cup (or vice-versa) ?
The correct answer is 'No'
Uruguay won gold in the 1924 and the 1928 Olympiads, and then went on to win the first ever World Cup in 1930. Italy won the 1934 WC, then in Berlin, 1936, they won the gold medal, and finally, in 1938 Italy they repeated their WC success.
World Cup Question 4
Who Was That? - Who commentated on the 1966 World Cup final for BBC Radio?
The correct answer is 'Brian Moore'
Moore then went on to become ITV's main football commentator and presenter for nearly 3 decades.
World Cup Question 5
1990 FIFA World Cup - Who was the last player to be sent off in this tournament?
The correct answer is 'Gustavo Dezotti'
In the last game of the tounament, Gustavo Dezotti was sent off in the 87th minute. Pedro Monzon was also sent off, but in the 65th minute. Diego Maradona and Pedro Troglio were both booked.
World Cup Question 6
World Cup - The 1998 Final was a shocker with a new country winning it for the first time, beating Brazil 3-0. Who was that country?
The correct answer is 'France'
France beat Brazil 3-0 with Zidane scoring twice, and a goal from Petit to give France their first ever World Cup.
World Cup Question 7
1999 World Cup Final - Damien Fleming got the first wicket of the game by bowling out Saeed Anwar?
The correct answer is 'False'
He did bowl Anwar for 15 but McGrath took the first wicket of the game getting Wajahatullah Wasti caught by Mark Waugh.
World Cup Question 8
Soccer Ultimate II - Who was Man of the Match in the 1994 World Cup Final?
The correct answer is 'Paolo Maldini'
Even though his team lost in penalties (again) his efforts were rewarded.(bet he would have given it away for the World Cup Trophy any day!)
World Cup Question 9
European Footballers #2 - He made his England debut in 1997 and was a regular in the line up from then on. He played in the World Cups of 1998 and 2002, plus Euro 2000. He made his league debut in 1994, and again became a fixture at Old Trafford for Manchester United. His unwanted claim to fame was that he became the first England international to be sent off at Wembley. Who was he?
The correct answer is 'Paul Scholes'
The 'Ginger one' had played over 40 times for England and scored over a dozen goals before he went on a lean spell. The lean spell was signaled when he failed to score a single goal for his country during the 2004 Euro qualifiers. However, Scholes grew up a Manchester United player and made his debut in 1994 vs Ipswich Town. He played a huge part in the United treble season of 1999 winning the Premiership, FA Cup, and Champions League, although he missed the final of the latter through suspension. Goals are what sums Scholes up and he remained a big player for both club and country in the seasons that followed.
World Cup Question 10
2006 World Cup: Group Stage - Which of these countries was appearing in the World Cup Finals for the first time?
The correct answer is 'Ukraine'
Ukraine were appearing for the first time. It was the first time they had qualified since separating from the Soviet Union. Switzerland had been in seven Finals tournaments prior to 2006, ranging from 1934-1994. Similarly, Paraguay had been in six, between 1930 and 2002. Tunisia first appeared in 1978, and have represented Africa at the previous two World Cups.