World Cup Trivia Quiz # 90
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1954: Germany's Legendary Victory - How many teams participated in the 1954 World Cup, which was held in Switzerland?
The correct answer is '16'
This was the fifth World Cup ever held. The four preceding ones were held in Uruguay (1930), Italy (1934), France (1938) and Brazil (1950). There was no World Cup held during World War Two. The 16 teams participating in the 1954 World Cup were: Switzerland (host), Uruguay (defending champions), Yugoslavia, France, Brazil, Mexico, West Germany, Turkey, Hungary, South Korea, Czechoslovakia, Austria, Scotland, England, Belgium and Italy.
World Cup Question 2
World Cup Legends - He scored 33 goals in 48 internationals and became the inspiration behind the great Ajax and Holland sides of the 1970s. His name became synonymous with the revolutionary 'Total Football' concept introduced by Holland as they reached the final in the 1974 World Cup. Which legend are we talking about?
The correct answer is 'Johan Cruyff'
Holland reached the finals of the World Cup in 1974 as well as in 1978 and lost both times. Johan Cruyff refused to play in Argentina in 1978 following a military coup. His ability to twist defenders inside out gave birth to the 'Cruyff Turn', when he feinted to pass the ball before sliding the ball behind his standing foot and setting off in the other direction.
World Cup Question 3
World Cup Winners: Pt. 2 - The 1986 World Cup final was in the same venue as 1970. Who were the winners in 1986?
The correct answer is 'Argentina'
Argentina beat West Germany 3-2.
World Cup Question 4
2003 World Cup Mania - In how many balls did Holland batsman Kloppenburg score his 121 runs against Namibia?
The correct answer is '142'
He shared a partnership of 228 runs with Van Noortwijk, who also scored a century.
World Cup Question 5
I Played in That Team #1 - Illgner, Berthold, Kohler, Buchwald, Hassler, Matthaus, Littbarski, Brehme, Klinsmann, Voller. Which of the following also made the starting 11 for West Germany in the 1990 World Cup final?
The correct answer is 'Klaus Augenthaler'
Augenthaler was the defensive lynch-pin in the 1990 World Cup final. Of the others listed, only Reuter made an appearance in the game against Argentina in which West Germany won 1-0 with an 85th minute penalty scored by Brehme.
World Cup Question 6
Free-Kick Goals in World Cups - Which Paraguayan scored from a free-kick against South Africa in the 2002 World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Francisco Arce'
Arce's free-kick against South Africa helped Paraguay into the 2nd phase of the tournament as they drew this match 2-2. In the next round however, Paraguay was defeated by 2002 Finalists Germany.
World Cup Question 7
2002 World Cup Qualifiers - Ireland beat Cyprus 4-0 in Nicosia. Who scored two of the goals?
The correct answer is 'Roy Keane'
Roy Keane got his first of the competition near the half hour mark after getting on the end of a cross and squeezing the ball beyond the goalkeeper. Ian Harte got the second just before half time. Gary Kelly made it 3-0 with ten minutes to go and then Roy Keane got his second and Ireland's fourth two minutes before the end of normal time.
World Cup Question 8
World Cup 1999 - Who won the trophy in 1999?
The correct answer is 'Australia'
Australia won the trophy for the second time equalling the West Indies' record of winning the cup twice.
World Cup Question 9
World Cup 2006: Team Captains - Which goalie, who is also his team's captain, lost to Portugal in the Round of 16, in which a record 22 yellow and red cards were given?
The correct answer is 'Edwin van der Sar'
Edwin van der Sar had played more caps for the Netherlands than any other Dutch player.
World Cup Question 10
World Cup 2006 - Who missed France's penalty to let Italy score for the World Cup?
The correct answer is 'TREZEGUET David'
It was France's 3rd shot and Trezeguet went up to shoot. He kicked it and it hit the crossbar and missed!