World Cup Trivia Quiz # 34
This is World Cup Quiz # 34, 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 Losers - Who lost the the World Cup in 1958, held in Sweden?
The correct answer is 'Sweden'
They lost 5-2 to Brazil.
World Cup Question 2
World Cup 2006: Statistics Mania - With 27 saves, and only 2 goals conceded in 7 matches, Italy's winning goalkeeper was understandably recognised as the tournament's best goalie. But there was one keeper who did not let a single goal past him in 4 matches - what was his name?
The correct answer is 'Pascal Zuberbuehler'
Zuberbuehler was a key reason why Switzerland did not concede a single goal in open play during the entire tournament, making 18 saves in the process. Switzerland became the first team ever to be knocked out of the tournament without conceding a single goal. They lost on penalties to the Ukraine on the Round of 16 after a 0-0 draw aet. To rub salt in their wounds, Switzerland also failed to score any of their penalties in the shoot-out, another unenviable first.
World Cup Question 3
World Cup 1975-2003 - Which of these was the youngest player to play a World Cup game in the first eight tournaments?
The correct answer is 'Talha Jubair'
The Bangladeshi fast bowler was just 17 years and 10 days when he played against the West Indies in 2003. He failed to take a wicket in either of his World Cup matches.
World Cup Question 4
World Cup: France 1938 - Sweden qualified from Round 1. How many goals did they score against their opponents?
The correct answer is 'None'
Sweden were drawn against Austria. However, by the time when the World Cup started, Austria had been annexed to Germany and thus the Austrians had ceased to exist, both as a state and a football team. No replacement was found to meet the Swedes who thus went through to the 2nd round without playing a match!
World Cup Question 5
World Cup Finals Tournaments - What is unusual about the feat achieved by the Hungarian player, Laszlo Kiss, which has only happened once in the World Cup Finals?
The correct answer is 'He is the only substitute to score a hat-trick'
When Hungary beat El Salvaldor 10-1 in 1982.
World Cup Question 6
2006 World Cup: Group Stage - Which country, with a FIFA ranking of #2, went home after the group stage?
The correct answer is 'Czech Republic'
Prior to the tournament, the Czech Republic were ranked 2nd in the world. The USA were ranked 5th, Croatia 23rd, and Poland 29th.
World Cup Question 7
Which Does Not Belong? - Which of the following countries has NOT played host to a Rugby World Cup competition (as of February 2002)?
The correct answer is 'France'
New Zealand hosted the first tournament for the prize of the William Webb Ellis Trophy, or 'World Cup' of rugby, in 1987. It was England's turn in 1991, whilst South Africa was given the job in 1995. France, though its performance record at all the tournaments held thus far has been relatively good, has not so far been the site for a staging of the competition itself.
World Cup Question 8
Pakistan Cricket - Who was appointed the coach of the Pakistani Cricket team after the World Cup of 2003?
The correct answer is 'Javed Miandad'
The debacle at the 2003 world cup led to wholesome changes in the Pakistani team. Miandad was appointed as coach and senior players like Waqar, Wasim, Saeed and Inzimam were dropped from the team.
World Cup Question 9
South African Cricket : Post 2000 - Who did South Africa play against in their final group match at the 2003 World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Sri Lanka'
This marked the second time that SA lost out because of a rain intervention. Ironically, it was the system implemented after they were cruelly knocked out of the '92 World Cup, that knocked them out of the '03 World Cup.
World Cup Question 10
World Cup Stadia - Mexico 1986: The final was played in the same stadium as the 1970 final.
The correct answer is 'True'
The Azteca Stadium in Mexico City hosted the final match of both the 1970 and 1986 tournaments.