FIFA World Cup Trivia 1990-1998, By Centre Circle

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1. Who became the second oldest player in World Cup history, appearing at the age of 38 in FIFA World Cup 1990?

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Roger Milla became the second oldest player in World Cup history by appearing at the age of 38 in FIFA World Cup 1990.

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The following quiz covers the FIFA World Cup Finals tournament between 1990 and 1998 - how well do you know your World Cup history?

2. Who scored Ireland's winning goal in their match against Italy in FIFA World Cup 1994?

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Ray Houghton scored Ireland's winning goal in their match against Italy in FIFA World Cup 1994.

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3. What was the score in the third place playoff match between Italy and England at FIFA World Cup 1990?

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In the third-place playoff match between Italy and England at FIFA World Cup 1990, Italy won with a score of 2-1 against England.

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4. What was featured for the first time at FIFA World Cup 1998 in France?

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The 32-team format was used for the first time at the FIFA World Cup 1998 in France. Prior to this, the tournament had a smaller number of teams participating. This change allowed for more nations to compete and increased the overall competitiveness of the tournament.

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5. Which of the following countries was eliminated after the first round of matches at FIFA World Cup 1998?

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Spain was eliminated after the first round of matches at FIFA World Cup 1998. This can be inferred from the fact that the question asks which country was eliminated after the first round, and Spain is one of the options provided.

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6. Who won the Award for Best Goalkeeper at FIFA World Cup 1998?

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Fabian Barthez won the Award for Best Goalkeeper at the FIFA World Cup 1998.

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7. During the match against West Germany in FIFA World Cup 1990, which England player's vital deflection directed West Germany's freekick over Peter Shilton's head?

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8. France was awarded the Most Entertaining Team in FIFA World Cup 1998.

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France was awarded the Most Entertaining Team in FIFA World Cup 1998 because they played an exciting and attacking style of football throughout the tournament. Their team consisted of talented players like Zinedine Zidane, Thierry Henry, and Emmanuel Petit, who showcased their skills and entertained the fans with their performances. France also scored a total of 15 goals in the tournament, which further emphasized their entertaining style of play. As a result, they were recognized and awarded as the Most Entertaining Team in the FIFA World Cup 1998.

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9. Who was the player of the tournament at FIFA World Cup 1990?

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The player of the tournament at FIFA World Cup 1990 was Salvatore Schillaci. He was an Italian striker who had a remarkable performance throughout the tournament, scoring six goals and winning the Golden Boot award. Schillaci's outstanding performances helped Italy reach the semifinals, and he was a key player in their journey to the third-place finish. His goal-scoring ability and impact on the field made him the standout player of the tournament.

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10. Which striker tied with Hristo Stoichkov for the Golden Boot award in FIFA World Cup 1994?

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Oleg Salenko tied with Hristo Stoichkov for the Golden Boot award in FIFA World Cup 1994.

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11. Why was referee Kurt Roethlisberger sent home during FIFA World Cup 1994?

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Referee Kurt Roethlisberger was sent home during FIFA World Cup 1994 because he failed to award a clear penalty to Belgium in a match.

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12. Which TWO countries did the USA have to outbid in order to host the FIFA World Cup Finals in 1994?

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In order to host the FIFA World Cup Finals in 1994, the USA had to outbid Brazil and Morocco.

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Who became the second oldest player in World Cup history, appearing at...
Who scored Ireland's winning goal in their match against Italy in...
What was the score in the third place playoff match between Italy and...
What was featured for the first time at FIFA World Cup 1998 in France?
Which of the following countries was eliminated after the first round...
Who won the Award for Best Goalkeeper at FIFA World Cup 1998?
During the match against West Germany in FIFA World Cup 1990, which...
France was awarded the Most Entertaining Team in FIFA World Cup 1998.
Who was the player of the tournament at FIFA World Cup 1990?
Which striker tied with Hristo Stoichkov for the Golden Boot award in...
Why was referee Kurt Roethlisberger sent home during FIFA World Cup...
Which TWO countries did the USA have to outbid in order to host the...
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