World Cup Trivia Quiz # 81
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World Cup Qualifying- CONCACAF - Who tied for the lead in Group B?
The correct answer is 'Panama and Honduras'
Panama and Honduras tied with 3 wins and a loss, both teams lost to each other.
World Cup Question 2
World Cup 2006 Venues - The stadium in this city was originally built in 1936 for the Olympics, and is appropriately named the Olympic Stadium. Which city?
The correct answer is 'Berlin'
It has been renovated many times since 1936, and was authorized to get another facelift for the World Cup. Also known as "The German Wembley," it seats 77,400. Berlin was named the venue for the final match of World Cup 2006.
World Cup Question 3
Australian Rugby League - The 2001 Test against New Zealand was the ______ international game played by Australia played (excluding World Cups)?
The correct answer is '257th'
Won 161, Lost 89, Drew 7.
World Cup Question 4
World Cup Rugby - How many RWC 2003 coaches shared the first name Eddie?
The correct answer is '2'
The Australian coach Eddie Jones, and Irish national coach Eddie O'Sullivan were both popular newspaper items during the pool matches. A little confusing sometimes.
World Cup Question 5
2002 World Soccer Rankings - What was the lowest ranked CONCACAF team to make it to the World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Costa Rica'
Costa Rica: 26th, USA: 11th, Mexico: 6th.
World Cup Question 6
World Cup 2007 - Glenn McGrath retired from international cricket after the World Cup. He won the Player of the Tournament award, for his record 26 wickets in the tournament at an average of just 13.73. How many runs did Glenn McGrath concede during Australia's successful World Cup campaign?
The correct answer is '357'
Glenn McGrath finished his illustrious career with 381 ODI wickets at an average of 22.02 and a superb economy rate of just 3.88 runs per over. He also retired as the most successful fast bowler in Test cricket, with 563 wickets at an average of 21.64.
He also held the record for the most World Cup wickets, with a total of 71 wickets from 4 World Cups, and the most wickets in a single World Cup, with 26 wickets from 11 matches at this 2007 World Cup in the West Indies.
In his final international match, against Sri Lanka in the World Cup final, he finished his career in his standard fashion, with bowling figures of 7 overs, 1 wicket for 31 runs.
He also held the record for the most World Cup wickets, with a total of 71 wickets from 4 World Cups, and the most wickets in a single World Cup, with 26 wickets from 11 matches at this 2007 World Cup in the West Indies.
In his final international match, against Sri Lanka in the World Cup final, he finished his career in his standard fashion, with bowling figures of 7 overs, 1 wicket for 31 runs.
World Cup Question 7
2003 World Cup: Pool C - Who won the game between England and South Africa and what was the score?
The correct answer is 'England 25-6'
Four penalty goals, two dropped goals and a conversion by Jonny Wilkinson, plus Will Greenwood's try were enough to sink South Africa, who could only manage two penalty goals by Louis Koen.
World Cup Question 8
World Cup Soccer USA 1994 - Which manager received a fine and a one-match touchline ban?
The correct answer is 'Jack Charlton'
Charlton was given that for complaining with the third official for not being allowed to bring John Aldrige on, during the Republic Of Ireland's 2-1 defeat to Mexico.
World Cup Question 9
World Cup Pool Matches 3 - South Africa ended on 6/306 after 50 overs. New Zealand's run chase, was interrupted by rain and a partial power failure. Consequently, the target was reduced to 226 off 39 overs. What was New Zealand's score standing at when this revised target, using the Duckworth/Lewis method?
The correct answer is '1/182'
At 1/182, New Zealand required a further 44 runs from 52 balls to win when play resumed. Had it not rained, NZ would have required 125 to win from 118 balls, a significantly less achievable target.
World Cup Question 10
World Cup Stats - What team had the worst-goals against average?
The correct answer is 'Saudi Arabia'
Saudi Arabia conceded and average of 4.00 per game, Slovenia 2.33, Costa Rica 2.00,and Tunisia 1.67 .