World Cup Trivia Quiz # 3
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World Cup 2006: Statistics Mania - The fastest ever goal in World Cup history was scored by Hakan Sukur of Turkey, who scored after only 11 seconds against South Korea in 2002 in the Third Place Play-Off. In 2006, the tournament's fastest goal was scored in the 3rd minute. Who was the scorer?
The correct answer is 'Carlos Gamarra'
Unfortunately for Gamarra of Paraguay, he scored in his own net, the only goal in Paraguay's 1-0 loss to England. This also became the fastest ever recorded own goal in World Cup finals history.
World Cup Question 2
Some World Cup Wackos - Spain '82: This West Germany keeper tried to remove French defender Patrick Battiston's head with his elbow, resulting in one of the most brutal World Cup tackles.
The correct answer is 'Harald Schumacher'
When told that the Frenchman had lost some teeth as a result of the tackle, Schumacher replied "If it's only the teeth, tell him I'll pay his dentist". Some time later, Schumacher revealed a drug scandal in German football and never played for his country again.
World Cup Question 3
World Cup 1975-2003 - Which captain won the most World Cup matches, from 1975 to 2003?
The correct answer is 'Clive Lloyd'
West Indian Lloyd won 15 games and lost just two. He was also the first captain to win the World Cup twice (1975 and 1979), a feat unmatched over the next 6 world cups.
World Cup Question 4
USA 1994: World Cup Soccer - In Group E, every team finished on three points?
The correct answer is 'False'
Every team finished on four points with one win, one draw, and one defeat each. The teams were Italy, Ireland, Mexico, and Norway.
World Cup Question 5
World Cup Mexico - When was that fateful game played at Azteca stadium between Argentina and England?
The correct answer is 'June 22nd'
Argentina v England, the two sides have, ever since that fateful day, remained rivals, after Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal, and also the most beautiful goal of his career.
World Cup Question 6
World Cup: 2002 - At what venue was the game England vs Argentina played in Japan?
The correct answer is 'Sapporo'
England won this one 1-0 after Beckham's PK in the closing minutes of the first half.
World Cup Question 7
World Cup 2002: Round 16 - Japan v Turkey: who scored the game's only goal?
The correct answer is 'Umit Davala'
Umit Davala scored the game's only goal in the 12th minute.
World Cup Question 8
Magica Internazionale Milano - This guy joined Inter after winning the Golden Boot award in the 1990 world cup. Who is he?
The correct answer is 'Toto Schillacci'
He scored 6 times, but it wasn't enough ...
World Cup Question 9
1998 World Cup Soccer: Africa - Who qualified for the World Cup by winning Group 2?
The correct answer is 'Tunisia'
Tunisia won with 17 points, Egypt 10, Liberia 4, and Namibia 4. In the 1998 World Cup, Tunisia were 0-1-2 in Group G, tieing Romania and losing to England and Colombia.
World Cup Question 10
World Cup Stadia - Uruguay 1930: All the matches in the tournament were played in the capital, Montevideo.
The correct answer is 'True'
Three stadia in Montevideo were used; Central Park, Pocitos Stadium and Centenario Stadium, which staged the final between the hosts and Argentina.