World Cup Trivia Quiz # 42
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World Cup Stats - What two teams tied with 133 fouls committed?
The correct answer is 'Germany & South Korea'
Germany and South Korea 133 fouls committed, Turkey 119, and Brazil had 106.
World Cup Question 2
Australia's 2003 World Cup Squad - The following player is a New South Welshman who first picked up the bat against Namibia.
The correct answer is 'Michael Bevan'
He is a left hander who missed the first match against Pakistan through injury.
World Cup Question 3
France: World Cup Soccer - What record did Robert Prosinecki set in the 1st round game against Jamaica?
The correct answer is 'First player to score for 2 different countries at the world cup'
Having previously scored for the united Yugoslavia at the 1990 world cup, Prosinecki's free kick made him the first player to score for 2 countries. Mario Stanic had earlier in the same match scored Croatia's first world cup goal.
World Cup Question 4
World Cup 2002 - Like we all know, Brazil became World Champion. However, in their second round match against Belgium they had a scare when Belgium scored the first goal. However, the perfectly good goal was disallowed for some reason. What is the name of the referee that helped Brazil to reach the next round?
The correct answer is 'Prendergast'
In the closing minutes of the first half, Marc Wilmots scored for Belgium. The referee disallowed the goal and in the second half Brazil never looked back and scored twice. So Brazil (and not Belgium) went on to become World Champion for the fifth time.
World Cup Question 5
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 6
FIFA World Cup - What country was the first to win back-to-back World Cup titles?
The correct answer is 'Italy'
Italy claimed the second and third instalments of the World Cup, in 1934 and 1938.
World Cup Question 7
Extraordinary Women Athletes - Brandy Chastain, Mia Hamm, Brianna Scurry, and Julie Foudy were a few of the players on the 1999 FIFA World Cup Championship soccer team. Which country did they play for?
The correct answer is 'United States'
Although soccer was not enormously popular in the United States, the whole country was watching while these women played for the World Championship in 1999, and won it. And who can forget when Brandi Chastain whipped off her jersey after their victory, and waved it over her head? They were a terrific inspiration and role model for young girls in the U.S.
World Cup Question 8
Rugby World Cup - What are the playing colours of the team nicknamed the Azzurri?
The correct answer is 'Blue / White'
This is the Italian team's nickname, and they played in blue and white. Their captain was Alessandro Troncon.
World Cup Question 9
Which Manchester United Player - I went to the 2002 World Cup finals with England but didn’t play in any matches. I then broke my ankle during the first game of the 2002/2003 season, keeping me out for four months.
The correct answer is 'Wes Brown'
When asked about Wes Brown, Sir Alex said, "He's without question the best natural defender this club has had for years and years. He's been absolutely unbelievable. His performance level is incredible."
World Cup Question 10
The Soccer World Cup - Which African country was the first to appear in the World Cup finals tournament?
The correct answer is 'Egypt'
Egypt, in 1934 was the first African team to appeared in the World Cup tournament.