World Cup Trivia Quiz # 27
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World Cup 2002: Group B - Who did Paraguay, as runners-up in the group, go on to meet in the second round?
The correct answer is 'Germany'
In the second round game, Paraguay would lose to Germany 1-0 with Oliver Neuville scoring in the 88th minute.
World Cup Question 2
World Cup: France 1938 - What was so special about Italy's victory against France in the quarterfinals?
The correct answer is 'It was the first time that the host nation conceded a defeat.'
In the previous two World Cups, Uruguay had managed 4 wins out of 4 games (1930) and Italy managed 4 wins and a draw from their 5 games (1934).
World Cup Question 3
2002 World Cup Campaign - Who scored for Ireland to make the score 1-1 against Cameroon?
The correct answer is 'Matt Holland'
A superb strike that restored hope that we could qualify from the group.
World Cup Question 4
World Cup '86 - BRAZIL. Brazil beat Northern Ireland 3-0 in group phase. Which Brazilian defender made the famous goal against Pat Jennings and put Brazil further ahead 2-0?
The correct answer is 'Josimar'
Careca scored Brazil's two other goals. Josimar's spectacular goal was shot from 30 meters to the upper right corner of the goal. P{at Jennings ended his international career in this game with a world record 119th cap, on his 41st birthday.
World Cup Question 5
My World Cup Literary Eleven - My second midfield (and team captain) position I've reserved for a strong general who earned his spurs as a charismatic leader of men in more than one of Will's plays. On one memorable occasion in history as well as in a play he spotted the gap and urged his men forward. So who is the noble team captain I've picked?
The correct answer is 'Henry V'
Henry V and English king born in Wales. He famously inspired the troops:
'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition:
And gentlemen in England now a-bed
Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.'
'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition:
And gentlemen in England now a-bed
Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.'
World Cup Question 6
Rugby World Cups - England won the rugby World Cup in 2003, with a Johnny Wilkinson drop goal in injury time. England also scored a try through Jason Robinson. However, Australia was first to cross the try line, but who was it that scored?
The correct answer is 'Lote Tuqiri'
Lote Turqiri went on to become top tryscorer in World Cup 2003.
World Cup Question 7
World Cup Top Goalscorers - Who scored the most goals in 1982, held in Spain?
The correct answer is 'Paulo Rossi'
Paulo Rossi scored 6 goals, including a shock hat-trick against the Brazilians. The Italians also took the trophy in 1982.
World Cup Question 8
Germany Soccer - Which coach resigned after Germany's early departure from the 1998 World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Vogts'
World Cup Question 9
Rugby World Cup 2003 - England's win was the first time a team from the northern hemisphere had won the rugby World Cup?
The correct answer is 'true'
President Chirac upset and bemused quite a few English fans by claiming it was a good result for northern hemisphere rugby teams. Many thought he was trying to take some of the credit for the win.
World Cup Question 10
World Cup Winners: Pt. 2 - Grzegorz Lato was the top goalscorer in 1974. Who won that World Cup?
The correct answer is 'West Germany'
West Germany beat Holland 2-1.