World Cup Trivia Quiz # 98
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World Cup Pool Matches 3 - The match between England and Namibia in Port Elizabeth, was much closer than expected. Who top scored in England's innings of 272?
The correct answer is 'Alec Stewart'
Stewart made 60, Trescothick 58, Collingwood 38, and White 35.
World Cup Question 2
The FIFA: World Cup - Who played in goal for England in 1970 when Germany took revenge for their 4-2 defeat in the 1966 final?
The correct answer is 'Peter Bonetti'
The game finished 3-2 and with Gerd Muller on fire (he scored 10 in total at this world cup). The Germans went on to finish 3rd.
World Cup Question 3
2006 World Cup - Who finished off Argentina's 24 pass move to give them a 2-0 lead over Serbia and Montenegro?
The correct answer is 'Esteban Cambiasso'
Cambiasso's goal set Argentina on the way to a 6-0 win over Serbia. It is widely considered the greatest goal ever scored.
World Cup Question 4
World Cup - Argentina won the 1986 Final beating Germany 3-2. How many goals did Diego Maradona score?
The correct answer is '0'
Maradona didn't score and has never scored in a World Cup Final, but he did assist Jorge Burruchaga to his goal in the 1986 Final.
World Cup Question 5
Soccer Ultimate I - When did Australia compete in their first World Cup finals?
The correct answer is '1974'
The Australian team is also known as the Socceroos.
World Cup Question 6
2003 World Cup: Pool B - Who scored the most points for France in their victory over Japan?
The correct answer is 'Frederic Michalak'
Michalak scored a try, kicked 5 conversions and three penalty goals, for a persobal tally of 24 points. Rougerie scored two tries, Pelous and Crenca one each.
World Cup Question 7
World Cup History - Which World Cup finals edition saw the 500th goal being scored?
The correct answer is '1958 Sweden'
Robert Collins scored the second goal for Scotland in a 2-3 loss to Paraguay in the 76th minute during their first round match. That was the 500th goal.
World Cup Question 8
World Cup Legends - He was captain and midfield general behind West Germany's success at the 1990 World Cup. The archetypical German footballer, he combined power, pace and skill with a ruthless eye for goal. He scored a brilliant goal against Yugoslavia and added three more as West Germany lifted the trophy in 1990. He was also in the side that reached the 1986 final and was captain again at the 1994 World Cup finals. Which legend are we talking about?
The correct answer is 'Lothar Matthaues'
English fans will remember Matthaeus' sporting arm around the shoulder of Chris Waddle after the latter's penalty miss gave West Germany victory in the semi-final shootout in 1990. He retired shortly after Germany's poor showing in Euro 2000.
World Cup Question 9
Viva Espana: 1982 WC - Which player scored in the World Cup Final, something he had done eight years earlier in the 1974 final?
The correct answer is 'Paul Breitner'
Paul Breitner scored for Italy in the 82nd minute although it was too little too late for West Germany. He scored a penalty in the 1974 World Cup Final in West Germany's 2-1 victory over Holland. Tardelli scored in the '82 final. Hansi Muller came on as substitute in the '82 final, not to be confused with Gerd Muller who wcored in the '74 final. Horst 'Monster' Hrubesch was famous for scoring twice in the 1980 European Championship final. This goal made Breitner only the third player after Vava and Pele to score in two finals.
World Cup Question 10
World Cup Losers - Who lost the the World Cup in 1978, held in Argentina?
The correct answer is 'Holland'
They lost 3-1 to Argentina.