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    Which country won most World cups?

    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Germany
    • Italy
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Dive into the FIFA World Cup quiz and test your knowledge on the history and records of the world's most prestigious football tournament. Discover key facts about past winners, legendary players, and memorable matches. Ideal for football enthusiasts and learners interested in sports history.

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  • 2. 

    One of these South American teams never became a world champion

    • Argentina

    • Brazil

    • Chile

    • Uruguay

    Correct Answer
    A. Chile
    Explanation
    Chile is the correct answer because although Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay have all won the FIFA World Cup, Chile has never won the tournament.

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  • 3. 

    Player who won most tournament was known by this four letter name

    Correct Answer
    Pele
    Pelé
    pele pelé
    Explanation
    The player who won the most tournaments is known by the name "Pele" or "Pelé" or "pele" or "pelé".

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  • 4. 

    Winner of the first World cup was...

    • Argentina

    • Brazil

    • Germany

    • Uruguay

    Correct Answer
    A. Uruguay
    Explanation
    Uruguay is the correct answer because they were the winners of the first-ever FIFA World Cup held in 1930. The tournament took place in Uruguay, and the host nation emerged victorious by defeating Argentina in the final. Uruguay's victory in the inaugural World Cup solidified their status as one of the early powerhouses in international football.

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  • 5. 

    Where was the first World cup held?

    • Argentina

    • Brazil

    • England

    • Uruguay

    Correct Answer
    A. Uruguay
    Explanation
    The first World Cup was held in Uruguay.

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  • 6. 

    How many World cups did Brazil, the country with most titles, win?

    • 3

    • 4

    • 5

    • 6

    Correct Answer
    A. 5
    Explanation
    Brazil has won the most World Cup titles, with a total of 5 wins. This makes them the most successful team in the history of the tournament.

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  • 7. 

    World cup was never held in one of these continents

    • Africa

    • Asia

    • Australia/Oceania

    • North America

    Correct Answer
    A. Australia/Oceania
    Explanation
    The World Cup has been held in Africa, Asia, and North America, but it has never been held in Australia/Oceania.

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  • 8. 

    Which of these countries has more finishes in top three?

    • Brazil

    • Germany

    Correct Answer
    A. Germany
    Explanation
    Germany has more finishes in the top three compared to Brazil. This implies that Germany has achieved a higher number of podium finishes in various competitions or events than Brazil.

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  • 9. 

    Teams from same countries never played more than once in the finals

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Teams from same countries never played more than once in the finals" is false. This means that teams from the same country have played more than once in the finals.

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  • 10. 

    No team ever managed to defend the title

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "No team ever managed to defend the title" implies that no team has ever successfully defended their championship title. However, the correct answer is False, indicating that this statement is not true. This suggests that there have been instances where teams have successfully defended their title, contradicting the initial claim.

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  • 11. 

    This country lost three finals - in 1974, 1978 and 2010

    Correct Answer
    Netherlands, netherlands, The Netherlands, the netherlands, Holland, holland
    Explanation
    The country that lost three finals in 1974, 1978, and 2010 is the Netherlands. They were runners-up in the FIFA World Cup during those years.

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  • 12. 

    The upcoming World cup in Brasil will be the 18th one....

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because the upcoming World cup in Brasil will not be the 18th one.

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  • 13. 

    No African team even played in the semi-finals

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because no African team reached the semi-finals of the event in question. This means that none of the teams from Africa were able to progress past the quarter-finals and compete in the semi-final matches.

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  • 14. 

    Germany never beat one of these countries in the final...

    • Argentina

    • England

    • Hungary

    • Netherlands

    Correct Answer
    A. England
    Explanation
    Germany never beat England in the final of any major international football tournament. While Germany has faced Argentina, Hungary, and the Netherlands in the final and emerged victorious, they have never managed to defeat England in the final. This could be due to various factors such as the strength of the English team, tactical matchups, or sheer luck. Nonetheless, Germany's inability to beat England in the final stands out among their successes against other countries.

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  • 15. 

    How old was the oldest goalscorer in any tournament?

    • 36

    • 39

    • 42

    • 47

    Correct Answer
    A. 42
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 42. This means that the oldest goalscorer in any tournament was 42 years old.

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  • 16. 

    Which country has most second place finishes?

    • Brazil

    • Germany

    • Italy

    • Netherlands

    Correct Answer
    A. Germany
    Explanation
    Germany has the most second place finishes in international football tournaments. This can be attributed to their consistent performance and strong presence in major competitions such as the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship. Germany has reached the final of the World Cup on four occasions and finished as runners-up in three of them. They have also been runners-up in the European Championship three times. This track record of consistently reaching the final and narrowly missing out on the title has earned Germany the most second place finishes among the given countries.

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  • 17. 

    Which player scored most overall goals in World cup matches?

    • Gary Lineker

    • Gerhard "Gerd" Müller

    • Pele

    • Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima

    Correct Answer
    A. Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima
    Explanation
    Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima is the correct answer because he scored the most overall goals in World Cup matches. Known as Ronaldo, he is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker. Throughout his career, Ronaldo scored a total of 15 goals in World Cup matches, making him the highest-scoring player in the history of the tournament. His goal-scoring prowess and skill on the field earned him a reputation as one of the greatest footballers of all time.

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  • 18. 

    One of these countries never played in the final

    • Czechoslovakia

    • Hungary

    • Sweden

    • Yugoslavia

    Correct Answer
    A. Yugoslavia
    Explanation
    Yugoslavia is the correct answer because they never played in the final of any major football tournament. While Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Sweden have all reached the final of either the FIFA World Cup or the UEFA European Championship, Yugoslavia has never made it to the final of either tournament.

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  • 19. 

    One of these teams never won a World cup on their own soil

    • Argentina

    • Brazil

    • England

    • Italy

    Correct Answer
    A. Brazil
    Explanation
    Brazil is the correct answer because they have won the World Cup on five different occasions, but they have never won it when the tournament was held in their own country. Brazil won the World Cup in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002, but none of those victories were achieved on Brazilian soil.

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  • 20. 

    Largest number of goals scored by a single player during a tournament was...

    • 8

    • 11

    • 13

    • 17

    Correct Answer
    A. 13
    Explanation
    The largest number of goals scored by a single player during a tournament is 13. This means that a player managed to score 13 goals throughout the entire tournament, which is the highest number achieved by any player.

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  • 21. 

    First host team not the win the tournament was...

    Correct Answer
    France, france, French, french, the French team, the french team, French, french
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "France". This answer is derived from the given information, which includes various forms of the word "France" and "French". By eliminating the redundant and incorrect options, we are left with "France" as the only valid answer.

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  • 22. 

    European country with most titles is....

    • France

    • Germany

    • Italy

    • Spain

    Correct Answer
    A. Italy
    Explanation
    Italy is the European country with the most titles. This can be attributed to the success of Italian football clubs in international competitions such as the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. Italian clubs like AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Juventus have a strong history of winning these prestigious tournaments, contributing to Italy's overall title count. Additionally, Italy's national team has also achieved significant success, winning multiple FIFA World Cups and UEFA European Championships.

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  • 23. 

    This country has most third place finishes

    Correct Answer
    Germany, germany, republic of germany, Republic of Germany, West Germany, west germany
    Explanation
    Germany has the most third place finishes because it includes all the different variations and names of the country, such as Germany, republic of germany, Republic of Germany, West Germany, and west germany. These variations represent different periods and political divisions of Germany, but they all refer to the same country. Therefore, when considering all these variations, Germany has the highest number of third place finishes.

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  • 24. 

    Two of these people won the World cup as both players and coaches

    • Arrigo Sacchi

    • César Luis Menotti

    • Franz Beckenbauer

    • Mario Zagallo

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Franz Beckenbauer
    A. Mario Zagallo
    Explanation
    Franz Beckenbauer and Mario Zagallo are the correct answers because they both won the World Cup as both players and coaches. Beckenbauer, a German footballer, won the World Cup as a player in 1974 and then as a coach in 1990. Zagallo, a Brazilian footballer, won the World Cup as a player in 1958 and 1962, and then as a coach in 1970. Both individuals have the distinction of being successful in both roles, making them the correct answers to the question.

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  • 25. 

    How many goals did the best scorer in the history of World cup score?

    Correct Answer(s)
    15, fifteen
    Explanation
    The best scorer in the history of the World Cup scored a total of 15 goals.

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  • 26. 

    Highest number of defeats suffered by a country that won the tournament during the tournament was...

    Correct Answer(s)
    1, one
    Explanation
    During the tournament, the country that won the tournament only suffered one defeat. This means that despite facing some challenges and losing a match, they were able to overcome their setbacks and emerge as the ultimate winners. This showcases their resilience, determination, and ability to bounce back from a loss, ultimately leading them to victory.

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  • 27. 

    Most meetings between two teams were between...

    • Argentina and Italy

    • Brazil and Italy

    • Brazil and Sweden

    • England and USSR

    Correct Answer
    A. Brazil and Sweden
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Brazil and Sweden. This can be inferred from the given options where all the other team combinations (Argentina and Italy, Brazil and Italy, England and USSR) are mentioned except for Brazil and Sweden.

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