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    What is the FIFA code for England?

    • ENG
    • EUK
    • ELD
    • EGD
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Explore the rich history of the FIFA World Cup with our World Cup Soccer Quiz. This quiz tests your knowledge on pivotal moments from 1950 to 1958, including record-breaking games and legendary player debuts, enhancing your understanding of soccer's most celebrated tournament.

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  • 2. 

    What is the FIFA code for Argentina?

    • ART

    • ARG

    • GAU

    • ASA

    Correct Answer
    A. ARG
    Explanation
    The correct answer is ARG. FIFA code is a three-letter country code used by FIFA to identify each national football team. ARG is the FIFA code for Argentina.

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  • 3. 

    Why were no FIFA World Cup competitions held during the 1940s?

    • FIFA Management Problems

    • WWII

    • Team Disputes

    • Salary Negotiations Stalemate

    Correct Answer
    A. WWII
    Explanation
    During the 1940s, no FIFA World Cup competitions were held due to the outbreak of World War II. The war had a significant impact on the world, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Many countries were involved in the conflict, leading to a disruption in international sports events, including the FIFA World Cup. The focus and resources of nations were directed towards the war effort, leaving little room or interest for organizing sports competitions. Therefore, the FIFA World Cup had to be suspended until the war ended and conditions stabilized.

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  • 4. 

    Where was Ken Aston when the idea for yellow and red cards came to him?

    • At Church

    • At Work

    • At Home

    • At A Traffic Light

    Correct Answer
    A. At A Traffic Light
    Explanation
    Ken Aston was at a traffic light when the idea for yellow and red cards came to him. This suggests that he was not in a formal setting like work or at home, but rather in a casual environment where he may have had time to reflect on the need for a visual system to communicate penalties in football. The idea likely came to him while observing the traffic light system, which uses colors to indicate different actions or warnings.

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  • 5. 

    Who promised to run naked through the streets of Buenos Aires if Argentina wins the World Cup 2010?

    • Ronaldo

    • Diego Maradona

    • Victoria Beckham

    • David Beckham

    Correct Answer
    A. Diego Maradona
    Explanation
    Diego Maradona promised to run naked through the streets of Buenos Aires if Argentina wins the World Cup 2010.

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  • 6. 

    In what year did Sweden host the World Cup?

    • 1956

    • 1950

    • 1954

    • 1958

    Correct Answer
    A. 1958
    Explanation
    Sweden hosted the World Cup in 1958. This can be inferred from the context of the question which asks about the year when Sweden hosted the World Cup. Among the given options, 1958 is the only year that matches this requirement.

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  • 7. 

    How old was David Beckham when he debuted with Manchester United?

    • 22

    • 17

    • 20

    • 13

    Correct Answer
    A. 17
    Explanation
    David Beckham debuted with Manchester United at the age of 17. This means that he started playing for the team when he was still a teenager. Beckham's early debut is a testament to his exceptional talent and skill in football, as it is quite rare for players to make their professional debut at such a young age.

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  • 8. 

    How many games of the 1954 World Cup were televised by the European Broadcasting Union?

    • 1

    • 12

    • 0

    • 9

    Correct Answer
    A. 9
    Explanation
    The European Broadcasting Union televised 9 games of the 1954 World Cup.

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  • 9. 

    In what year did the World Cup opening ceremonies include "human origami"?

    • 1970

    • 1950

    • 2002

    • 1966

    Correct Answer
    A. 2002
    Explanation
    In 2002, the World Cup opening ceremonies included "human origami". This suggests that during the opening ceremonies of the World Cup held in 2002, there was a performance or display involving the art of folding humans into various shapes or forms.

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  • 10. 

    Because of an injury, who did not play in the 1962 final game?

    • Garrincha

    • Pele

    • Vava

    • Valentin Ivanov

    Correct Answer
    A. Pele
    Explanation
    Pele did not play in the 1962 final game due to an injury.

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  • 11. 

    What is the FIFA code for Bulgaria?

    • BGR

    • BUG

    • BUL

    • BLG

    Correct Answer
    A. BUL
    Explanation
    The correct answer is BUL. FIFA assigns a unique three-letter code to each country's national football team. In this case, Bulgaria's FIFA code is BUL.

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  • 12. 

    Diego Maradona has played in how many World Cup games?

    • 39

    • 21

    • 12

    • 5

    Correct Answer
    A. 21
    Explanation
    Diego Maradona has played in 21 World Cup games. This means that he has participated in a significant number of matches in the prestigious tournament. Maradona's involvement in 21 World Cup games showcases his talent, skill, and experience at the highest level of international football.

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  • 13. 

    In 2004, who was the world's most highly paid soccer player?

    • Michael Owen

    • Ronaldo

    • Rivaldo

    • David Beckham

    Correct Answer
    A. David Beckham
    Explanation
    In 2004, David Beckham was the world's most highly paid soccer player.

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  • 14. 

    In what year did Pele make his World Cup debut, becoming the youngest player ever to win?

    • 1950

    • 1958

    • 1954

    • 1962

    Correct Answer
    A. 1958
    Explanation
    Pele made his World Cup debut in 1958, which was the correct answer. This was the year he became the youngest player ever to win the World Cup.

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  • 15. 

    How many seconds into the 1962 aggression-filled Chile-Italy game was the first foul called?

    • 12

    • 61

    • 92

    • 34

    Correct Answer
    A. 12
    Explanation
    In the 1962 aggression-filled Chile-Italy game, the first foul was called 12 seconds into the game.

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  • 16. 

    In what year did the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro declare Brazil the world champion BEFORE the final game?

    • 1962

    • 1950

    • 1954

    • 1958

    Correct Answer
    A. 1950
    Explanation
    In 1950, the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro declared Brazil the world champion before the final game. This suggests that the Mayor was overly confident in Brazil's performance and prematurely declared them as the winners. However, this declaration turned out to be incorrect as Brazil did not win the World Cup that year.

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  • 17. 

    In what year was the all-time highest single game attendance recorded at a World Cup?

    • 1954

    • 1950

    • 1966

    • 1958

    Correct Answer
    A. 1950
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1950. In 1950, the all-time highest single game attendance was recorded at a World Cup.

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  • 18. 

    In what year were replaceable cleats credited for West Germany's win against Hungary in a downpour?

    • 1950

    • 1958

    • 1954

    • 1956

    Correct Answer
    A. 1954
    Explanation
    In 1954, replaceable cleats were credited for West Germany's win against Hungary in a downpour. This implies that the introduction of replaceable cleats in that year helped the West German team to gain an advantage over Hungary during the match, despite the challenging weather conditions.

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  • 19. 

    Just Fontaine set his long-standing 1958 record of 13 World Cup goals in how many games?

    • 10

    • 6

    • 12

    • 14

    Correct Answer
    A. 6
    Explanation
    Just Fontaine set his long-standing 1958 record of 13 World Cup goals in just 6 games.

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  • 20. 

    After reffing the "Battle of Santiago" in 1962, what was Ken Aston inspired to create?

    • Goalie Gloves

    • Yellow & Red Cards

    • Sweatbands

    • Drug Testing

    Correct Answer
    A. Yellow & Red Cards
    Explanation
    After reffing the intense and violent "Battle of Santiago" in 1962, Ken Aston was inspired to create a system that would effectively communicate warnings and penalties to players. This led to the creation of yellow and red cards, which are now widely used in soccer to caution and dismiss players for misconduct on the field.

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  • 21. 

    In what year did the World Cup resume after WWII?

    • 1954

    • 1948

    • 1950

    • 1946

    Correct Answer
    A. 1950
    Explanation
    After the end of World War II in 1945, the FIFA World Cup was suspended. It wasn't until 1950 that the tournament resumed. The 1950 World Cup, held in Brazil, was the first edition after the war and marked the return of international football competition on a global scale.

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  • 22. 

    How many times did armed police have to intervene in the 1962 Chile-Italy "Battle of Santiago"?

    • 3

    • 1

    • 12

    • 0

    Correct Answer
    A. 3
    Explanation
    In the 1962 Chile-Italy "Battle of Santiago," armed police had to intervene three times. This indicates that the situation was extremely volatile and required law enforcement intervention to maintain order and control. The high number of police interventions suggests that the conflict was intense and potentially dangerous, requiring the presence of armed authorities to prevent further escalation and ensure the safety of those involved.

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  • 23. 

    In what year did England arrive for the games, supremely confident in taking home the Cup?

    • 1958

    • 1956

    • 1950

    • 1954

    Correct Answer
    A. 1950
    Explanation
    In 1950, England arrived for the games with supreme confidence in taking home the Cup.

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  • 24. 

    For which World Cup did FIFA struggle to assemble a full field of contenders?

    • 1950

    • 1966

    • 1954

    • 1958

    Correct Answer
    A. 1950
    Explanation
    In 1950, FIFA struggled to assemble a full field of contenders for the World Cup. This was due to various reasons such as financial difficulties faced by many countries after World War II, travel restrictions, and some nations declining to participate. As a result, only 13 teams competed in the tournament, which was significantly lower than previous and subsequent World Cups. This made the process of organizing the tournament more challenging for FIFA.

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  • 25. 

    In what year did Brazil boast 22 goals in six World Cup games?

    • 1950

    • 1954

    • 1956

    • 1958

    Correct Answer
    A. 1950
    Explanation
    In the year 1950, Brazil scored an impressive 22 goals in six World Cup games. This suggests that Brazil had a strong and successful performance during that particular World Cup tournament.

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  • 26. 

    In what year did the press declare "the death of English football" after England's defeat by the USA?

    • 1954

    • 1950

    • 1958

    • 1982

    Correct Answer
    A. 1950
    Explanation
    In 1950, England suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of the USA in the FIFA World Cup. This unexpected loss led to the press declaring "the death of English football," indicating that it was a major blow to the reputation and dominance of English football. The defeat was seen as a significant setback for English football and raised doubts about the quality and competitiveness of the national team.

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  • 27. 

    How many games has the Brazil national team lost with Pele and Garrincha in the line-up?

    • 1

    • 14

    • 0

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 0
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 0. This means that the Brazil national team did not lose any games when Pele and Garrincha were in the line-up. This suggests that they were a strong and successful combination, contributing to the team's victories and possibly making them a formidable force in international football.

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  • 28. 

    In what year was the amateur American team trounced by Italy 9-0 in a warm-up game?

    • 1958

    • 1954

    • 1950

    • 1972

    Correct Answer
    A. 1950
    Explanation
    In 1950, the amateur American team was defeated by Italy with a score of 9-0 in a warm-up game.

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  • 29. 

    What year is generally regarded as the year World Cup "went global"?

    • 1966

    • 1970

    • 1988

    • 1962

    Correct Answer
    A. 1962
    Explanation
    In 1962, the World Cup "went global" as it was the first time that the tournament was held outside of Europe and South America. The tournament took place in Chile, marking the expansion of the World Cup to include teams from all continents. This move helped to increase the global popularity and reach of the tournament, making it a truly international event.

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  • 30. 

    How many games did England play in the 1950 World Cup?

    • 2

    • 1

    • 0

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 1
    Explanation
    England played only one game in the 1950 World Cup.

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