FIFA World Cup, Past And Present

12 Questions | By Rickdunham | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 102162

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FIFA World cup had been one football tournament that had the ability to unite people all around the world. Even you are not a football fan you will be tempted to watch the matches. How conversant are you with the past and present games? Take up the quiz and find out.

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1.

What country is hosting the 2010 World Cup?
- A.
  
  England
- B.
  
  South Africa
- C.
  
  Australia
- D.
  
  Greenland
- E.
  
  Chile
2.

What does FIFA stand for?
- A.
  
  Federal Institute of Feet Action
- B.
  
  Federación Internal de Fútbol Associación
- C.
  
  Fútbol Internaciónal Famoso Associación
- D.
  
  Fédération Internationale de Football Association
- E.
  
  Federal International Football Association
3.

In what year did the FIFA World Cup begin?
- A.
  
  1930
- B.
  
  1908
- C.
  
  1964
- D.
  
  1950
- E.
  
  1975
4.

What major historical event prevented two FIFA World Cup tournaments from being held?
- A.
  
  Vietnam War
- B.
  
  1969 moon landing
- C.
  
  1941 attack on Pearl Harbor
- D.
  
  The Cold War
- E.
  
  World War II
5.

Who won the last FIFA World Cup held in 2006?
- A.
  
  Italy
- B.
  
  Brazil
- C.
  
  Germany
- D.
  
  Jamaica
- E.
  
  Mexico
6.

Which country holds the record for most World Cup titles won?
- A.
  
  France
- B.
  
  Ghana
- C.
  
  Spain
- D.
  
  Brazil
- E.
  
  Argentina
7.

How many teams are competing in the 2010 World Cup?
- A.
  
  30
- B.
  
  64
- C.
  
  32
- D.
  
  45
- E.
  
  36
8.

Which of the following is an official theme song of the 2010 World Cup?
- A.
  
  "Cup of Life"
- B.
  
  “Sign of a Victory”
- C.
  
  "Ole, Ole, Ole"
- D.
  
  "We Are the World"
- E.
  
  "Everywhere You Go"
9.

When was the last time the World cup was held in the United States?
- A.
  
  1950
- B.
  
  1978
- C.
  
  1986
- D.
  
  1994
- E.
  
  1998
10.

What is the best standing the United States has ever earned in a World Cup tournament?
- A.
  
  First place
- B.
  
  Second place
- C.
  
  Third place
- D.
  
  Twelfth place
- E.
  
  Fourteenth place
11.

What is the United States World Cup team's nickname?
- A.
  
  The Cronies
- B.
  
  The Yanks
- C.
  
  The Stars and Stripes
- D.
  
  The Spangles
- E.
  
  The Global Nobles
12.

What Texan is known as “Deuce” and is a member of the 2010 US Men’s National Team? (HINT: He scored in the 1-1 tie against England this year.)
- A.
  
  Landon Donovan
- B.
  
  Michael Bradley
- C.
  
  Jozy Altidore
- D.
  
  Clint Dempsey
- E.
  
  Tim Howard