FIFA World Cup, Past And Present

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    What country is hosting the 2010 World Cup?

    • England
    • South Africa
    • Australia
    • Greenland
    • Chile
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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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  • 2. 

    Which country holds the record for most World Cup titles won?

    • France

    • Ghana

    • Spain

    • Brazil

    • Argentina

    Correct Answer
    A. Brazil
    Explanation
    With five titles, Brazil has won more World Cup titles than any other country.

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  • 3. 

    In what year did the FIFA World Cup begin?

    • 1930

    • 1908

    • 1964

    • 1950

    • 1975

    Correct Answer
    A. 1930
    Explanation
    The World Cup, also known as the Football World Cup and the Soccer World Cup, was created in 1930.

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  • 4. 

    What major historical event prevented two FIFA World Cup tournaments from being held?

    • Vietnam War

    • 1969 moon landing

    • 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor

    • The Cold War

    • World War II

    Correct Answer
    A. World War II
    Explanation
    The World Cup contesting men's national teams has been held every four years since its inception, except in 1942 and 1946 when play was suspended because of World War II.

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  • 5. 

    How many teams are competing in the 2010 World Cup?

    • 30

    • 64

    • 32

    • 45

    • 36

    Correct Answer
    A. 32
    Explanation
    Thirty-two countries are represented by eight groups (A through H) made up of four teams each.

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  • 6. 

    Who won the last FIFA World Cup held in 2006?

    • Italy

    • Brazil

    • Germany

    • Jamaica

    • Mexico

    Correct Answer
    A. Italy
    Explanation
    Italy claimed their fourth World Cup title in 2006.

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  • 7. 

    When was the last time the World cup was held in the United States?

    • 1950

    • 1978

    • 1986

    • 1994

    • 1998

    Correct Answer
    A. 1994
    Explanation
    The fifteenth staging of the FIFA World Cup was held in the United States. Attendance broke records that had stood since 1950, due to the bigger capacities of the American stadiums compared to those of Europe and Latin America.

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  • 8. 

    What does FIFA stand for?

    • Federal Institute of Feet Action

    • Federación Internal de Fútbol Associación

    • Fútbol Internaciónal Famoso Associación

    • Fédération Internationale de Football Association

    • Federal International Football Association

    Correct Answer
    A. Fédération Internationale de Football Association
    Explanation
    The International Federation of Association Football (translated from French) is the governing body for association football. FIFA oversees and organizes major international tournaments, including the World Cup.

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  • 9. 

    What is the best standing the United States has ever earned in a World Cup tournament?

    • First place

    • Second place

    • Third place

    • Twelfth place

    • Fourteenth place

    Correct Answer
    A. Third place
    Explanation
    The United States was ranked third in the 1930 World Cup.

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  • 10. 

    What is the United States World Cup team's nickname?

    • The Cronies

    • The Yanks

    • The Stars and Stripes

    • The Spangles

    • The Global Nobles

    Correct Answer
    A. The Yanks
    Explanation
    Every team in the 2010 World Cup has a nickname. These team nicknames usually refer to the color of the team's uniform, some element of the football association crest, or an event unique to the team.

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  • 11. 

    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.)

    • Landon Donovan

    • Michael Bradley

    • Jozy Altidore

    • Clint Dempsey

    • Tim Howard

    Correct Answer
    A. Clint Dempsey
    Explanation
    Clinton Drew "Clint" Dempsey was born in Nacogdoches,Texas. He plays for the English Premier League club Fulham as well as for the United States national team.

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    Which of the following is an official theme song of the 2010 World Cup?

    • "Cup of Life"

    • “Sign of a Victory”

    • "Ole, Ole, Ole"

    • "We Are the World"

    • "Everywhere You Go"

    Correct Answer
    A. “Sign of a Victory”
    Explanation
    Theme songs are chosen for warm-ups, to accompany the championships during the event, and as promo music. The 2010 World cup theme songs include R. Kelly's "Sign of a Victory," Shakira's "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)," and "(Coca-Cola)Wavin Flag" by K'naan.

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