World Cup Trivia Quiz # 28
This is World Cup Quiz # 28, 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
Rugby World Cup 2003 - What is the name of the trophy the teams were playing for?
The correct answer is 'William Webb Ellis cup'
William Webb Ellis was the schoolboy at Rugby school in Warwickshire, who while playing a game of football, picked up the ball and ran with it, and so rugby was born. Others say they he was merely demonstrating the Irish game of 'caid'. William had lived in Ireland during the time his father was in the army there.
World Cup Question 2
World Cup Firsts! - Which was the first World Cup match that was played indoors?
The correct answer is 'USA vs Switzerland'
It was played at the Pontiac Silverdome, Detroit, during the 1994 World Cup.
World Cup Question 3
World Cup Rugby - Who won the third World Cup (in 1995)?
The correct answer is 'South Africa'
Held in South Africa, the final (against New Zealand) featured an appearance by President Nelson Mandela wearing captain Francois Pienaar's jersey. After the final whistle, the Boks formed a circle and prayed. Score = 15-12.
World Cup Question 4
World Cup 2006 - Which team at the World Cup 2006 had the "most success", despite a match-fixing scandal in their country?
The correct answer is 'Italy'
In the World Cup, a team with the most success would be the team winning the World Cup. It is Italy, the champions of the World Cup 2006. Their domestic teams were in the middle of a match-fixing scandal back home in Italy.
World Cup Question 5
World Cup Qualifying - UEFA - Who won Group 1?
The correct answer is 'Russia'
Russia had 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss for 23 points. Slovenia were undefeated, but were runners-up with 20 points (5-5-0).
World Cup Question 6
USA 1994: World Cup Soccer - How many games in USA '94 were settled by a penalty shoot out?
The correct answer is '3'
Including famously, the final in which Brazil defeated Italy 3-2 on penalties.
World Cup Question 7
Woodward's Warriors : 2003 World Cup - Who were England's first opponents in the World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Georgia'
England beat Georgia 84-6 on October 12, 2003 in Perth, Australia.
World Cup Question 8
Irish Football and Irish Players - Which Irish player had squad number 17 in the 2002 world cup.
The correct answer is 'Niall Quinn'
World Cup Question 9
World Cup Soccer 1994 - In Group E, all countries ended with the same amount of points. Who were the unlucky ones to finish last?
The correct answer is 'Norway'
All countries in this group ended with 4 points and the same goal difference. However, Norway scored the least goals.
World Cup Question 10
Mia Hamm - Mia took the third penalty kick at the '99 World Cup
The correct answer is 'False'
Mia actually took the fourth kick, and Kristine Lilly took the third.