FIFA World Cup, Past And Present
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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.
- 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
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