World Cup Trivia Quiz # 50
This is World Cup Quiz # 50, 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 Upsets - Which Senegalese Premiership star scored the winner in the 2002 World Cup opening match, which handed defending champions France a shocking 1-0 defeat?
The correct answer is 'Papa Bouba Diop'
Papa Bouba Diop later played for Fulham, and received a lot of interest from Arsenal and other big clubs.
World Cup Question 2
World Cup Cricket - Who was Holland's leading run getter in the 1996 World Cup?
The correct answer is 'K.J.J.Van Noortwijk'
Noortwjik hit a half century in the ICC Champions Trophy, and may be among the runs in the World Cup for Holland.
World Cup Question 3
Name That Former UNC Star - I am one of the best known female soccer players in the world, and I was on the USA World Cup team in 1999. I once resided in the Wichita Falls, Texas area. What is my name?
The correct answer is 'Mia Hamm'
Even though Mia was the star of that team, she was not the hero on that day because Brandy Chastain hit the winning penalty kick.
World Cup Question 4
World Cup 1978 - Which Dutch player almost scored in the 90th minute of the final against Argentina when it was still 1-1?
The correct answer is 'Rob Rensenbrink'
World Cup Question 5
World Cup 2002 - Who won Group F?
The correct answer is 'Sweden'
Sweden had 5 points (4-3 goal differential), England also had 5 points (2 -1), Argentina 4 points and Nigeria 1 point. Arengentina were swallowed in the 'Group of Death'.
World Cup Question 6
I Played in That Team #1 - Pumpido, Cuciuffo, Brown, Ruggeri, Olarticoechea, Giusti, Batista, Enrique, Maradona, Valdano. Which of the following also started for Argentina in the 1986 World Cup final?
The correct answer is 'Jorge Burruchaga'
Both Garre and Clausen never took part in the 1986 final, but Trobbiani played as a substitute. Argentina won a thrilling game 3-2 against West Germany. Brown, Valdano and Burruchaga scored the goals. Karl-Heinz Rummenige and Rudi Voller bagged West Germany's.
World Cup Question 7
World Cup Soccer - Who were the first African nation to compete in the World Cup finals?
The correct answer is 'Egypt'
Egypt competed at the 1934 games but were eliminated in the first round after losing to Hungary 4-2.
World Cup Question 8
Rugby Knowledge Tester - Which of these following players participated in the first four Rugby World Cups?
The correct answer is 'Gareth Rees'
Canadian Gareth Rees played in the 1987, 1991, 1995, and 1999 Cups, making the quarterfinals in 1987. John Eales played in three, winning in 1991 and as captain in 1999.
World Cup Question 9
A Year in Sports: Pt 2 - This year began with the Denver Broncos winning their first of two consecutive Super Bowls. France beat Brazil 3-0 in the World Cup. Mark McGwire broke Roger Maris' season record of 61 home runs. Also, Kentucky defeated Utah 78-69 for the NCAA Basketball Championship. Which year did all this take place?
The correct answer is '1998'
Because McGwire began his career in 1986, 1998 was the only option. The Broncos beat the Packers in Super Bowl XXXII, 31-24. As a Cardinal, McGwire broke Maris' record set in 1961.
World Cup Question 10
Turkish 2002 World Cup Squad - Who is called 'the Beckham of the Bosphorus'?
The correct answer is 'Ilhan Mansiz'
Ilhan Mansiz's good looks as well as his footballing talent has made him the Beckham of the Bosphorus. He was the leading goalscorer in the 2001-2002 Turkish League which helped his team Besiktas to third place.