World Cup Trivia Quiz # 97
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Quizzical12: Trivia Quest 4U - What was the first country to win the 'Football World Cup' in two successive tournaments?
The correct answer is 'Italy'
Italy in 1934 and 1938
World Cup Question 2
World Cup: 2002 Review - In the 1st match of the tourament Senegal made an unexpected start against France, beating the defending world champions 1-0. In which venue was that match held?
The correct answer is 'Seoul'
It was on Friday, May 31st and that loss cost the French team the qualification, as they didn't win a match after that.
World Cup Question 3
Semi-Finals and Final - Ricky Ponting was named Man of the Match for the World Cup final. Who was named Man of the Series?
The correct answer is 'Sachin Tendulkar (India)'
Tendulkar scored 673 runs from eleven innings. The next highest run-getter was Sourav Ganguly with 465, followed by two Australians, Ricky Ponting (415) and Gilchrist (408). Vaas took the most wickets (23), followed by Lee (22). Gilchrist took the most catches (21).
World Cup Question 4
European Football Players & Clubs - Which Italian notched six goals to become the top scorer at World Cup Italia 90?
The correct answer is 'Salvatore 'Toto' Schillachi'
Schillachi was far from a regular in the Itallian team before the competition, and in fact even afterwards, but he will always be remembered for his terrific goalscoring exploits at Italia '90.
World Cup Question 5
Iran Soccer - When did Iran first qualified for the World Cup finals?
The correct answer is '1978'
Iran's first WC was 1978 in Argentina.
World Cup Question 6
2002 World Cup - Which player in the tournament gained a reputation for his series of extravagant somersaults when he celebrates a goal?
The correct answer is 'Julius Aghahowa'
Aghahowa only scored the one goal during the tournament. His team, Nigeria, were knocked out in the group stages.
World Cup Question 7
WC 2002: Japan-S. Korea - Who was the leading scorer after the first 3 games of the World Cup?
The correct answer is 'Klose'
Klose managed a hat-trick in his first game against Saudi Arabia, then added a further 2 goals in the next 2 games, firstly against The Republic of Ireland and then against Cameroon!
World Cup Question 8
The 1983 World Cup - How many runs did Pakistan score in their semi-final with the West Indies?
The correct answer is '184-8'
Mohsin Khan top scored for Pakistan with 70 and Marshall taking 3-28. Viv Richards, the man of the match, scored 80 from 96 balls with 11 fours and one six.
World Cup Question 9
World Cup Shoot Outs - In the 1990 World Cup Finals Argentina won two penalty shoot-outs. Who was their goalkeeping hero in both shoot-outs?
The correct answer is 'Sergio Goycochea'
Goycochea came into the team after Pumpido got injured, and saved penalties in the shoot-outs against Yugoslavia and hosts Italy. Argentina lost the final to West Germany 1-0 that year with the only goal coming from a late penalty.
World Cup Question 10
World Cup Qualifying - UEFA - How many teams from the UEFA qualifyed for the World Cup?
The correct answer is '14'
Russia, Slovenia, Portugal, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Turkey, Poland, Croatia, Belgium, Spain, Italy, England and Germany. Ireland took the 14th spot in a play-off against the 3rd team from Asia: a 2-0 win at home to Iran, and 0-1 loss away to Iran saw the Irish green through to the Finals.