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In what year did FIFA award the World Cup Fair Play Trophy to Peru?
- 2002
- 1958
- 1966
- 1970

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2.

West Germany played Holland for the World Cup championship in what year?
- 1962
- 1966
- 1970
- 1974
Correct Answer

A. 1974
3.

The Dutch team pioneered "Total Football" during which World Cup?
- 1978
- 1982
- 1974
- 1966
Correct Answer

A. 1974
4.

How many goals were scored in the 1982 World Cup in Spain?
- 208
- 171
- 146
- 120
Correct Answer

A. 146
5.

With 6 goals, Italy's Paolo Rossi was World Cup's high scorer in what year?
- 1988
- 1996
- 1982
- 1992
Correct Answer

A. 1982
6.

How many fans attended the 1982 World Cup matches in Spain?
- 2,109,723
- 789,155
- 1,110,112
- 5,588,257
Correct Answer

A. 2,109,723
7.

Who was named best player of the 1982 World Cup, having returned to the game after a two-year ban?
- Enzo Bearzot
- Paolo Rossi
- Dante Marello
- Claudio Gentile
Correct Answer

A. Paolo Rossi
8.

How many goals were scored at the 1978 World Cup?
- 82
- 154
- 67
- 102
Correct Answer

A. 102
9.

In 1966, how many games were played in the White City Stadium venue in London?
- 10
- 12
- 6
- 1
Correct Answer

A. 1
10.

In the final game of 1966, how many minutes passed between the two goals that tied the score?
- 78
- 66
- 45
- 4
Correct Answer

A. 4
11.

Juanito, a boy wearing a sombrero and Mexico's uniform, was the official mascot of which world cup?
- 1958
- 1970
- 1982
- 1980
Correct Answer

A. 1970
12.

For which World Cup was the stolen trophy recovered by a dog named Pickles?
- 1974
- 1966
- 1980
- 1970
Correct Answer

A. 1966
13.

What was the official name of the World Cup trophy awarded by FIFA from 1930 - 1970?
- Jules Rimet Trophy
- World Cup Trophy
- World Gold Cup
- FIFA Award
Correct Answer

A. Jules Rimet Trophy
14.

In what year did the first sub-Saharan team, Zaire, qualify for World Cup competition?
- 1988
- 1968
- 1974
- 2002
Correct Answer

A. 1974
15.

In what year did Brazil win all 12 World Cup matches, score 42 goals and give up only 8?
- 1982
- 1974
- 1986
- 1970
Correct Answer

A. 1970
16.

At which World Cup did former Brazilian team star Pele make his debut as the new pitchman for Pepsi?
- 1974
- 1966
- 1978
- 1982
Correct Answer

A. 1974
17.

In what year did Chile qualify by default when the Soviets refused to play in Pinochet Stadium?
- 2002
- 1964
- 1988
- 1974
Correct Answer

A. 1974
18.

In what year was West Germany placed in the same group with East Germany, causing a political furor?
- 1982
- 1974
- 1970
- 1966
Correct Answer

A. 1974
19.

The Dutch team scored 15 goals in 7 World Cup matches in what year?
- 1974
- 2002
- 1966
- 1954
Correct Answer

A. 1974
20.

In what year did Haiti end Italy's record 19 game shutout streak?
- 1974
- 2002
- 1966
- 1954
Correct Answer

A. 1974
21.

In what year did Johan Cruyff make his only World Cup appearance?
- 1982
- 1970
- 1966
- 1974
Correct Answer

A. 1974
22.

In what year did Argentina spend 7 times the original budget of $100M preparing to host the World Cup?
- 1992
- 1966
- 1978
- 1984
Correct Answer

A. 1978
23.

Italy bested West Germany to win its third World Cup title in what year?
- 1992
- 1984
- 1982
- 1988
Correct Answer

A. 1982
24.

How many goals did Italy score against West Germany's 1 in the 1982 World Cup final?
- 6
- 4
- 3
- 2
Correct Answer

A. 3
25.

In what year did the World Cup expand to feature 24 teams, 8 more than the previous tournament?
- 1986
- 1988
- 1992
- 1982
Correct Answer

A. 1982
26.

What was Italy's hatchet man Claudio Gentile nicknamed?
- The Beast
- The Man
- The Bullet
- The Stallion
Correct Answer

A. The Beast
27.

In what year did Brazil earn the right to keep the World Cup trophy permanently?
- 1974
- 1962
- 1988
- 1970
Correct Answer

A. 1962
28.

In which World Cup was every region represented for the first time?
- 1978
- 1998
- 1994
- 1982
Correct Answer

A. 1982
29.

In what year did astronomical rates limit World Cup venue advertising space to multi-national giants?
- 1988
- 1994
- 1974
- 1982
Correct Answer

A. 1982
30.

How many matches were played in the 1982 World Cup in Spain?
- 48
- 64
- 32
- 52
Correct Answer

A. 52

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World Cup Soccer Trivia - 2

In what year did FIFA award the World Cup Fair Play Trophy to Peru?

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West Germany played Holland for the World Cup championship in what year?

The Dutch team pioneered "Total Football" during which World Cup?

How many goals were scored in the 1982 World Cup in Spain?

With 6 goals, Italy's Paolo Rossi was World Cup's high scorer in what year?

How many fans attended the 1982 World Cup matches in Spain?

Who was named best player of the 1982 World Cup, having returned to the game after a two-year ban?

How many goals were scored at the 1978 World Cup?

In 1966, how many games were played in the White City Stadium venue in London?

In the final game of 1966, how many minutes passed between the two goals that tied the score?

Juanito, a boy wearing a sombrero and Mexico's uniform, was the official mascot of which world cup?

For which World Cup was the stolen trophy recovered by a dog named Pickles?

What was the official name of the World Cup trophy awarded by FIFA from 1930 - 1970?

In what year did the first sub-Saharan team, Zaire, qualify for World Cup competition?

In what year did Brazil win all 12 World Cup matches, score 42 goals and give up only 8?

At which World Cup did former Brazilian team star Pele make his debut as the new pitchman for Pepsi?

In what year did Chile qualify by default when the Soviets refused to play in Pinochet Stadium?

In what year was West Germany placed in the same group with East Germany, causing a political furor?

The Dutch team scored 15 goals in 7 World Cup matches in what year?

In what year did Haiti end Italy's record 19 game shutout streak?

In what year did Johan Cruyff make his only World Cup appearance?

In what year did Argentina spend 7 times the original budget of $100M preparing to host the World Cup?

Italy bested West Germany to win its third World Cup title in what year?

How many goals did Italy score against West Germany's 1 in the 1982 World Cup final?

In what year did the World Cup expand to feature 24 teams, 8 more than the previous tournament?

What was Italy's hatchet man Claudio Gentile nicknamed?

In what year did Brazil earn the right to keep the World Cup trophy permanently?

In which World Cup was every region represented for the first time?

In what year did astronomical rates limit World Cup venue advertising space to multi-national giants?

How many matches were played in the 1982 World Cup in Spain?