World Cup Trivia Quiz # 44
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9 Famous Goals, 1 Famous Miss - Columbian Rene Higuita was as famous for his runs down the pitch as he was for his goalkeeping. In the 1990 World Cup, however, he met his match when during one such run he had the ball stolen from him by a wily veteran and was forced to watch helplessly as the ball was calmly slotted home. Which African player famously stole the ball and scored?
The correct answer is 'Roger Milla'
Having been called out of retirement for the tournament Milla proceeded to make himself one of the stars of World Cup '90, at the age of 38 he scored 4 goals for Cameroon in the tournament, all as a substitute. Milla returned to the World Cup in 1994 scoring against Russia at the age of 42.
World Cup Question 2
History of the World Cup - In what year were substitutes used for the first time in the World Cup?
The correct answer is '1970'
Two substitute players were allowed to be added to each team. Before 1970, only injured players were allowed to be replaced. Brazil beat Italy 4-1 in the final to win the 1970 World Cup.
World Cup Question 3
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.
World Cup Question 4
Remember 1982? - Who defeated West Germany to win the Soccer World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Italy'
By a score o three to one.
World Cup Question 5
General Soccer - What country won the first World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Uruguay'
Uruguay not only won the first world cup in 1930, they were also the host. They won 4-2 over Argentina.
World Cup Question 6
Rugby Personalities & Events - Where did Wales finish in the 1987 World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Third'
World Cup Question 7
UK Number Ones-Odd One Out - These songs all got to number one in (soccer) World Cup years.
Which one was not an official England Football World Cup song?
Which one was not an official England Football World Cup song?
The correct answer is 'Come on You Reds'
Although 1994 was a World Cup year, "Come on You Reds" was a number one for the Manchester United squad in that year (with some help from Status Quo).
"Back Home" was a number one in 1970 for the England squad.
"World in Motion" topped the charts in 1990 featuring New Order and with that 'rap' from John Barnes.
"3 Lions '98" reprised The Lightning Seeds/Baddiel and Skinnner's hit from two years earlier.
"Back Home" was a number one in 1970 for the England squad.
"World in Motion" topped the charts in 1990 featuring New Order and with that 'rap' from John Barnes.
"3 Lions '98" reprised The Lightning Seeds/Baddiel and Skinnner's hit from two years earlier.
World Cup Question 8
World Cup 2002 - Which of the following players won a second winners medal after Brazil defeated Germany 2-0 in the final?
The correct answer is 'Cafu'
Another one to add to his winners medal from 1994.
World Cup Question 9
Random Knowledge - Where was the 1982 FIFA Football World Cup held?
The correct answer is 'Spain'
The mascot was Naranjito. Italy won the World Cup beating West Germany 3-1 in the final.
World Cup Question 10
World Cup 2006: Statistics Mania - The fastest ever goal in World Cup history was scored by Hakan Sukur of Turkey, who scored after only 11 seconds against South Korea in 2002 in the Third Place Play-Off. In 2006, the tournament's fastest goal was scored in the 3rd minute. Who was the scorer?
The correct answer is 'Carlos Gamarra'
Unfortunately for Gamarra of Paraguay, he scored in his own net, the only goal in Paraguay's 1-0 loss to England. This also became the fastest ever recorded own goal in World Cup finals history.