Amazing Trivia Quiz On World Cup Soccer
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Of the 20 venues for the 2002 World Cup, how many were provided by co-host Japan?
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20
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10
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5
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15
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In what year did Zinedine Zidane snag FIFA's World Cup Golden Ball award for best player?
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1998
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1994
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2000
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2006
Correct Answer
A. 2006 -
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What did Pele lend to Atari, McDonald's and Pepsi?
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His Name
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His Car
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Money
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His World Cup Trophies
Correct Answer
A. His Name -
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When did brothers Victor and Vyacheslav Chanov serve as goalkeepers for the USSR World Cup Team?
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1982
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1998
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2002
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1950
Correct Answer
A. 1982 -
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What did the UAE promise to give every member of the 1990 World Cup squad for each goal scored?
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A Gold Watch
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A Rolls Royce
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A Bonus
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A Vacation
Correct Answer
A. A Rolls Royce -
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What does FIFA maintain in the event of a natural disaster in the host country?
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A Contingency Plan
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Food Banks
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Private Jets
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Insurance
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A. A Contingency Plan -
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What year did Brazil defeat Sweden in the World Cup Final?
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1954
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1946
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1958
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1970
Correct Answer
A. 1958 -
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What year did Italy win its 4th World Cup title?
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1998
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2006
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1982
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2002
Correct Answer
A. 2006 -
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Who coached the squad from South Africa in the 1998 World Cup?
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Francisco Maturana
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Zeze Moreira
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Philippe Troussier
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Jean Vincent
Correct Answer
A. Philippe Troussier -
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Who coached the squad from USA in the 1990 World Cup?
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Peter Doherty
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Guy Thys
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Philippe Troussier
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Bob Gansler
Correct Answer
A. Bob Gansler -
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Who coached the squad from Iraq in the 1986 World Cup?
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Jean Vincent
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Evaristo de Macedo
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Zeze Moreira
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Helenio Herrera
Correct Answer
A. Evaristo de Macedo -
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Who holds the record for the most goals scored in a single World Cup?
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Pele
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Ronaldo
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David Beckham
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Just Fontaine
Correct Answer
A. Just Fontaine -
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How many goals did Ronaldo score in the 2002 World Cup games?
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8
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12
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5
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2
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A. 8 -
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What two teams played the final game of the 1958 World Cup?
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Sweden & France
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Brazil & West Germany
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Brazil & Sweden
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Brazil & France
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A. Brazil & Sweden -
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How many goals did Just Fontaine score in the 1958 World Cup games?
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5
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13
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9
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22
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A. 13 -
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The original World Cup trophy was a sterling silver rendition of what Greek goddess?
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Athena
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Hera
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Aphrodite
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Nike
Correct Answer
A. Nike -
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What FIFA ruling prompted India to drop out of the 1950 World Cup?
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Praying Was Not Allowed
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FIFA Chose The Uniform Colors
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Players Must Be Clean-Shaven
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Players Must Wear Shoes
Correct Answer
A. Players Must Wear Shoes -
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What was the seating capacity of Brazil's Maracana National Stadium, built for the 1950 World Cup?
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85,000
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200,000
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100,000
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500,000
Correct Answer
A. 200,000 -
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How did 1950 U.S. star Joe Gaetjens support himself while a student at Columbia University?
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Telemarketing
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Washing Dishes
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Training Dogs
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Family Wealth
Correct Answer
A. Washing Dishes -
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What did one fearful Uruguayan player do just before the final game with Brazil in 1950?
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Wet His Pants
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Started Crying
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Fainted
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Broke Out In A Rash
Correct Answer
A. Wet His Pants -
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What did the Scottish team reportedly read to prepare for the 1954 World Cup in Switzerland?
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World Book Encyclopedia
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Frommer's Guide
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Swiss Newspapers
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Heidi
Correct Answer
A. Heidi -
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Why did the NY Times bury the story about the USA's victory against England in a 1950 World Cup game?
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Soccer Was Of No Interest
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It Was A Busy Newsday
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The Reporter Was Not Well-Known
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The Editors Thought It Was A Hoax
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A. The Editors Thought It Was A Hoax -
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What 1954 World Cup team arrived in Switzerland with a 31-game winning streak and Olympic Gold?
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Hungary
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Chile
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England
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Brazil
Correct Answer
A. Hungary -
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Which World Cup was the only one for which each of the five Home Nations qualified?
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1982
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2002
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1966
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1958
Correct Answer
A. 1958 -
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How old was Pele when he played in the 1958 World Cup?
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14
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21
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17
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25
Correct Answer
A. 17 -
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As a last minute replacement on the 1958 French team, what did striker Just Fontaine forget to pack?
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Passport
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French-Swedish Dictionary
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Toothbrush
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Soccer Shoes
Correct Answer
A. Soccer Shoes -
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The 1958 World Cup final was played between host Sweden and what other country?
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West Germany
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USA
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Brazil
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France
Correct Answer
A. Brazil -
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How many World Cup championships did Brazil win with Pele on the team?
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2
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7
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5
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4
Correct Answer
A. 4 -
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How old was Just Fontaine when, after breaking the same leg twice, he retired from the game?
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18
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22
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26
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33
Correct Answer
A. 26 -
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Who did the World Cup Organizing Committee ban from the final game in 1958?
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Peanut Vendors
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Angry Fans
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Swedish Cheerleaders
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Fans With Noisemakers
Correct Answer
A. Swedish Cheerleaders -
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