World Cup Trivia Quiz # 32
This is World Cup Quiz # 32, 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
1954: Germany's Legendary Victory - Who was not a member of the West German national team during the World Cup 1954?
The correct answer is 'Uwe Seeler'
Uwe Seeler also is a soccer legend in Germany, especially in Hamburg, where he grew up and played soccer throughout his whole career. He was was a member of the West German national team from October 1954 (He joined after the World Cup) to 1970.
World Cup Question 2
World Cup - Italy won the World Cup in 2006 beating France 5-3 on pens after a 1-1 draw. Who missed his penalty for France?
The correct answer is 'David Trezeguet'
Trezeguet missed the penalty by hitting the cross bar while Sagnol, Wiltord, and Abidal all scored theirs.
World Cup Question 3
World Cup 1975 - Who was the most economical bowler in this World Cup series?
The correct answer is 'BS Bedi'
Bedi had 12 overs and 8 maidens vs East Africa.
World Cup Question 4
2003 World Cup: Pool C #2 - Which South African scored two tries against Georgia?
The correct answer is 'Danie Rossouw'
Danie Rossouw scored 2 tries. South Africa scored seven tries to one.
World Cup Question 5
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 6
World Cup 2002: Group H - Tunisia vs Belgium: The score was 1-1, but who got the goals for each team?
The correct answer is 'Raouf Bouzaiene (Tunisia) & Marc Wilmots (Belgium)'
Wilmots put Belgium ahead in the 13th minute only for Bouzaiene to level the score with a thunderous free-kick four minutes later.
World Cup Question 7
Soccer Ultimate III - What was the name of the official 1994 World Cup ball?
The correct answer is 'Questra'
Addidas made the Questra which was much lighter than balls used in previous World Cups.
World Cup Question 8
World Cup History 1930-2002 - What did Diego Maradona call the infamous handball goal in the 1986 quarter final game against England?
The correct answer is 'The Hand of God'
Later in this game, Maradona scored one of the most beautiful goals of World Cup history, after he had taken the ball at the center line and had dribbled all across the field towards the English team's goal. Gary Lineker scored for England, but Argentina won the gmae 2-1.
World Cup Question 9
World Cup 2002: Group D - USA vs Portugal: there were two own-goals in this game, one for either team. Who scored them?
The correct answer is 'Jeff Agoos (USA) & Jorge Costa (Portugal)'
Jorge Costa scored an own-goal in the 29th minute to make the score 2-0 to USA, while Jeff Agoos scored his in the 71st minute to complete the 3-2 scoreline.
World Cup Question 10
The 1996 World Cup - In which Pakistani city was the World Cup final held?
The correct answer is 'Lahore'
The two semi finals were held in India - in Calcutta and Mohali; Pakistan hosted the finals. Group A matches were held mainly in India, with some games scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka, while Group B matches were mainly played in Pakistan, with a couple of matches played in India.