World Cup Trivia Quiz # 48
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World Cup History - Who won the golden boot in 1998?
The correct answer is 'Suker'
He scored 6 times for Croatia.
World Cup Question 2
World Cup 2006 - Which goalkeeper made the most saves of the World Cup 2006?
The correct answer is 'Alexandre Ricardo (Portugal)'
Alexandre Ricardo made 44 saves ahead of Gianluigi Buffon who was second with 40. Jens Lehmann made 29 saves and Fabien Barthez made 27 saves.
World Cup Question 3
1930-1998 World Cups - What was the trophy's name up to the 1970 tournament held in Mexico?
The correct answer is 'Jules Rimet'
Named after Jules Rimet, the great football idealist, and the first FIFA president.
World Cup Question 4
World Cup 1999 - Who made the highest score for England in the first match between England and Sri Lanka?
The correct answer is 'Alec Stewart'
Stewart made 88 runs and Hick was next with 73 runs. England won the match by 8 wickets.
World Cup Question 5
FIFA World Cup 2006: Awards - Which player at the 2006 World Cup received an award and was also one of three players to have already been honored twice with a top FIFA World Cup award?
The correct answer is 'Ronaldo (BRA)'
Ronaldo (BRA) received the adidas Bronze Shoe Award for 3 goals and 1 assist in the 2006 World Cup in Germany. The Golden Shoe went to Miroslav Klose (GER) for his 5 goals and 1 assist, and the Silver went to Hernan Crespo. Ronaldo has been honored twice with a top award in the FIFA Wolrd Cup. He received the adidas Golden Ball at the 1998 World Cup in France and the adidas Golden Shoe Award at the 2002 World Cup in Korea/Japan for his 8 goals. The other two players to have been honored twice with a top award in the World Cup were Oliver Khan (GER) and Paolo Rossi (ITA). Oliver Khan did not earn an award in the 2006 World Cup.
World Cup Question 6
World Cups: 1975-1999 - 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.
World Cup Question 7
2003 World Cup Final - How many extras did the Indian bowlers give away in Australia's innings?
The correct answer is '37'
Not very good bowling by the Indians with the 37 extras. 2 byes, 12 leg byes, 16 wides and 7 no balls. The most extras bowled by a bowler for India was Akram Khan, he bowled 8 - 2 no balls and 6 wides.
World Cup Question 8
Australia's 2003 World Cup Squad - Who was the captain of the Australian One-Day team for the World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Ricky Ponting'
'Punter' was picked as captain for the One-Day squad when Steve Waugh was dropped from the team in early 2002.
World Cup Question 9
World Cup Stats - What team committed the most tackles?
The correct answer is 'Turkey'
Turkey - 355, Brazil - 299, USA - 217, Mexico - 184.
World Cup Question 10
1999 Cricket World Cup Final - Who hit the winning run(s)?
The correct answer is 'Darren Lehmann'
Lehmann cut Saqlain Mushtaq to the point for a boundary.