World Cup Trivia Quiz # 40
This is World Cup Quiz # 40, 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
The First World Champions - In Mexico 1986, Uruguay suffered its worst defeat ever in a world cup by losing 1-6. Who scored the only Uruguayan goal?
The correct answer is 'Enzo Francescoli'
The goal was made through a penalty kick in the 61st minute. It was Enzo´s only goal in a world cup.
World Cup Question 2
World Cup Pool Matches 5 - The 42nd and last Pool Match was between the West Indies and Kenya. What was the winning margin?
The correct answer is 'West Indies won by 142 runs'
Chris Gayle top scored with 119 in the Windies' innings of 7/246. Kenya replied with 104 all out. Earlier, the Pool Match between Pakistan and Zimbabwe had been "washed out", both teams taking two points. However, this meant Pakistan missed a Super Six position.
World Cup Question 3
Cricket Mania - In 1997, Bangladesh won their first ICC trophy, beating Kenya to qualify for the World Cup(1999). Where was this tournament held?
The correct answer is 'Malaysia'
In the World Cup of 1999, Bangladesh won two of their matches - one against Scotland and the other against the strong Pakistani team.
World Cup Question 4
Legendary World Cup Clashes - West Germany v. France, World Cup 1982, Semi-Finals
The correct answer is '3-3, 5-4 after penalty kicks'
The first World Cup Match ever to be decided by a penalty shootout.
World Cup Question 5
World Cup Top Goalscorers - Who scored the most goals in 1990, held in Italy?
The correct answer is 'Salvatore Schillaci'
Schillaci scored 6 goals for Italy, which finished in 3rd place.
World Cup Question 6
England in the World Cup - In which World Cup apart from 1966, did England progress furthest?
The correct answer is 'Italy 1990'
England came fourth in 1990, losing a penalty shootout against West Germany in the semi-finals, and then being beaten 2-1 by the hosts Italy in the playoff. They reached the quarterfinals in the other World Cups mentioned (although Mexico 1970 didn't have a top 16 round, unlike the other two).
World Cup Question 7
World Cup Shoot Outs - In the 1990 World Cup Finals Argentina won two penalty shoot-outs. Who was their goalkeeping hero in both shoot-outs?
The correct answer is 'Sergio Goycochea'
Goycochea came into the team after Pumpido got injured, and saved penalties in the shoot-outs against Yugoslavia and hosts Italy. Argentina lost the final to West Germany 1-0 that year with the only goal coming from a late penalty.
World Cup Question 8
Leeds United in the 1970s - Who was the ex-Leeds Manager who suffered a heart attack and died whilst watching his country's World Cup qualifying victory in 1985?
The correct answer is 'Jock Stein'
Jock Stein, the legendary Celtic manager, had been widely tipped to restore Leeds' former glories and was appointed Manager in 1978. But he only lasted in the job 44 days, the offer of managing his native Scotland too good to resist. He collapsed after a crucial World Cup qualifier against Wales in Cardiff in 1985.
World Cup Question 9
Cricket Fun - Who was the Man of the Tournament in the World Cup 1999?
The correct answer is 'Lance Klusener'
Lance Klusener did a incredible job in World Cup 1999. But despite his efforts, South Africa didn't qualify for the World Cup final. Instead, Australia beat Pakistan in the final by 8 wickets.
World Cup Question 10
Great Moments in Aussie Sport - Who scored the winning goal for Australia in the 1999 netball World Cup final against New Zealand, with only 1 second left on the clock?
The correct answer is 'Sharelle McMahon'
In my opinion, THE greatest and most exciting moment in Aussie sport.