World Cup Trivia Quiz # 46
This is World Cup Quiz # 46, 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
World Cup Winners: Pt. 2 - Italy came second in the fabulous World Cup of 1970. Who won it?
The correct answer is 'Brazil'
Pele shone for Brazil and this great side beat Italy 4-1.
World Cup Question 2
Bangladesh Cricket - 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 3
World Cup Qualifying- CONMEBOL - Who was 5th place and had to playoff in a two-game series to qualify for the final and 32nd spot of the 2002 World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Uruguay'
Uruguay finished with 7 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses for 26 points.
World Cup Question 4
2003 World Cup: Pool A #1 - The third Pool A match was between Argentina and Namibia at the Central Coast Stadium in Gosford. How many tries did Argentina score in this match?
The correct answer is '10'
Centre Martin Gaitan scored three tries. Argentina picked up a bonus point in their 67-14 win.
World Cup Question 5
The Greatest Show On Earth - The Jules Rimet Cup changed to the FIFA World Cup in what year?
The correct answer is '1974'
The 1974 World Cup was held in West Germany who also won the trophy, beating Holland in the final.
World Cup Question 6
World Cup Qualifying - UEFA - What was the score in two games between Slovenia and Romania?
The correct answer is 'Slovenia 3-2'
Slovenia won 2-1 in Ljubiliana then tied 1-1 in Bucharest.
World Cup Question 7
World Cup Legends - He was born in Morocco in 1933, and was signed by Nice. Although he was not very tall or good in the air to be a centre forward, he was quick and brave. A powerful left-footer, he played for France and scored 13 goals in the 1958 World Cup finals. He helped France to a third place finish by scoring four goals in a 6-3 demolition of West Germany. Which French legend are we talking about?
The correct answer is 'Just Fontaine'
In the 1958 World Cup finals, Just Fontaine scored three goals in France's 7-3 win over Paraguay. He scored both the goals in a 2-3 loss to Yugoslavia, and got the winner against Scotland. Two more goals followed against Northern Ireland and he got the equaliser against Brazil before the eventual champions won 5-2. He scored four goals in the 6-3 demolition of West Germany which took France to an overall third place finish.
World Cup Question 8
Miandad - The Master Tactician - Miandad represented Pakistan in how many World Cups?
The correct answer is '6'
He is the only player to play in all of the first 6 World Cups held between 1975 and 1996.
World Cup Question 9
2002 World Cup Comments - "The goal looked smaller and smaller and wouldn't open for us."
The correct answer is 'Gabriel Batistuta, ARG'
Gabriel Batistuta had this to say after favourites Argentina went out in the first round.
World Cup Question 10
2003 World Cup: Pool C #2 - Who scored the most points in the Samoa-South Africa match?
The correct answer is 'Derick Hougaard (South Africa)'
Hougaard scored a try, kicked 5 conversions, 1 penalty goal and a dropped goal for 21 points. No one else in the match scored more than five points.