World Cup Trivia Quiz # 4
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World Cup Winners: Pt. 1 - Who won the very first World Cup in 1930?
The correct answer is 'Uruguay'
Argentina came in 1930. In the first half, when Argentina were using their own ball, they were 2-1 up. But when Uruguay used their own ball, they won 4-2.
World Cup Question 2
World Cup 1999 - Which of these countries did NOT make it to the semi-finals?
The correct answer is 'India'
World Cup Question 3
World Cup 2002: Group G - Who did Italy, as runners-up of the group, go on to meet in the second round?
The correct answer is 'South Korea'
Italy would lose 2-1 to South Korea in the second round, with a golden goal by Jung Hwan Ahn. Ironically, Ahn plays his football in Italy and was sacked by his club, Perugia, who later re-instated him as a player.
World Cup Question 4
Rugby World Cup - Which of these European teams were nicknamed the Red Dragons?
The correct answer is 'Wales'
It seems that Wales were the only one of these four countries to have a nickname. They obviously got the name from their national flag.
World Cup Question 5
2006 World Cup Qualifiers - Where was the draw conducted in Germany?
The correct answer is 'Frankfurt'
The draw was conducted in Frankfurt, also one of the 12 host cities for the Finals.
World Cup Question 6
World Cup: West Indies 2007 - Against which team did New Zealand captain Stephen Flemming hit a century?
The correct answer is 'Bangladesh'
Fleming hit 102 not out against Bangladesh in a Super 8 match as New Zealand won by 9 wickets. he hit 66 v Canada and 60 v Kenya but made scores of 0 and 1 in two innings against Sri Lanka. Fleming scored 353 runs, but announced his retirement as one day captain after a record 218 matches, following New Zealand's semi final loss.
World Cup Question 7
World Cup History 1930-2002 - How many national teams played in the qualification games for the first World Cup in 1930?
The correct answer is 'There were no qualification games'
The first World Cup was an invitation tournament. Different teams from all over the world were invited to Uruguay by FIFA, the World Football governing body. Some teams however, did not show up because of expensive travelling costs.
World Cup Question 8
Italian Football - Roberto Baggio has played in three World Cups and one European Championship.
The correct answer is 'False'
Baggio has never played in three World Cups('90,'94 and '98)but he hasn't play in a European Championship.Ask Arrigo Sacchi why...
World Cup Question 9
World Cup Soccer Qualifying - Asian - Who finished first in Group 2?
The correct answer is 'Iran'
In a shortened group, Iran was 2-0, Tajikistan was 1 win and a draw and Guam was 0-2 losing 16-0 and 19-0.
World Cup Question 10
2002 World Cup Finals - The World Cup Final 2002 - where was the game played?
The correct answer is 'Yokohama'
Brazil beat Germany 2-0 with Ronaldo scoring both.