World Cup Trivia Quiz # 37
This is World Cup Quiz # 37, 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
RWC 1987 to 2003 - Which referee has done 2 world cup finals?
The correct answer is 'Andre Watson'
Andre Watson did 2 finals, Australia vs England and Australia vs France.
World Cup Question 2
English Soccer - Which of the following teams did Gary Lineker not score against in the 1986 World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Portugal'
Poland 3, Paraguay 2, Argentina 1.
World Cup Question 3
2003 World Cup Surprises - Adam Gilchrist of Australia dished up a huge surprise in the first semi final when he was given not out by the umpire but walked off the ground nonetheless. Which Sri Lankan bowler delivered the ball that got him?
The correct answer is 'Aravinda de Silva'
De Silva and all of his Sri Lankan team-mates went up in appeal when they felt Gilchrist had feathered a catch through to wicket keeper Kumar Sangakarra. Umpire Rudy Koertzen shook his head but Gilchrist, who has since become world-renowned as an honest 'walker' in all forms of cricket, tucked his bat under his arm and headed to the pavilion.
World Cup Question 4
World Cup Top Goalscorers - Who scored the most goals in 1954, held in Switzerland?
The correct answer is 'Sandor Kocsis'
Kocsis scored a good 11 goals in 6 games for Hungary, but was unable to get to the score sheet in the final, as Hungary lost to Germany 3-2.
World Cup Question 5
2003 World Cup Surprises - Which batsman unexpectedly hit the highest individual score of the tournament?
The correct answer is 'Craig Wishart'
The Zimbabwean bludgeoned his way to 172 from just 151 balls against the Namibians in Harare.
World Cup Question 6
World Cup 2002: Round 16 - Germany v Paraguay: who was the only player to get red-carded in this game?
The correct answer is 'Roberto Acuna (Paraguay)'
Roberto Acuna saw red in the 92nd minute after elbowing a German player.
World Cup Question 7
World Cup 2002 Venues - Kobe, a stadium situated in Japan is also known as the what stadium?
The correct answer is 'Universiade Memorial Stadium'
This stadium, home to J-League club, Vissel Kobe, seats 42,000 and hosted three matches. The Big Crown Football Stadium, Stadium Ecopa and Jeju World Cup Stadium are the stadiums in Ulsan, Shizuoka and Seogwipo.
World Cup Question 8
World Cup Penalty Shoot-Outs - These teams have participated more than once, and won all their shoot-outs in the World Cup. Which teams?
The correct answer is 'Argentina, West Germany'
Both West Germany and Argentina had been in shoot-outs three times and not lost. West Germany won 1982 against France, 1986 against Mexico and 1990 against England. Argentina won 1990 against Yugoslavia and Italy and 1998 against England. Brazil has also been three times in shoot-outs but lost once, to France in 1986. Ireland has won 1990 against Romania and lost 2002 against Spain. Once in shoot-outs and unbeaten: Belgium (1986 against Spain), Bulgaria (1994 against Mexico), Sweden (1994 against Romania) and South-Korea (2002 against Spain).
World Cup Question 9
The Super-Talented Ronaldinho - What was the shirt number of Ronaldinho in the 2002 FIFA World Cup?
The correct answer is '11'
In the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Ronaldinho wore the no. 11 shirt, then in the 2006 World Cup and the present Barcelona squad, Ronaldinho wore the no. 10 shirt.
World Cup Question 10
FIFA World Cup - In 1954 Hungary achieved their best result ever in a World Cup. They reached the final, but lost 3-2 to Germany. Ferenc Puskas scored one goal for the Hungarians. Who scored the other?
The correct answer is 'Czibor'