World Cup Soccer Trivia Questions! Quiz
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Diego Maradona's goal against England was voted the Goal of the Century occurred in which World Cup?
- A.
1990
- B.
1986
- C.
1998
- D.
2006
Correct Answer
B. 1986Explanation
In 1986, Diego Maradona scored a goal against England that was voted as the Goal of the Century. This goal occurred in the World Cup held in 1986. Maradona's goal, known as the "Hand of God" goal, involved him using his hand to punch the ball into the net, which was against the rules. Despite the controversy, it is still considered one of the greatest goals in football history.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many goals did Gary Lineker score in the 1986 World Cup?
- A.
0
- B.
12
- C.
2
- D.
6
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D. 6Explanation
Gary Lineker scored 6 goals in the 1986 World Cup.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many goals did Diego Maradona score in the 1986 World Cup?
- A.
5
- B.
11
- C.
7
- D.
1
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A. 5Explanation
Diego Maradona scored 5 goals in the 1986 World Cup.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When Argentina won the 1986 World Cup, how many World Cup titles had they won before?
- A.
2
- B.
0
- C.
4
- D.
1
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D. 1Explanation
Argentina had won one World Cup title before winning the 1986 World Cup.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many goals did Zinedine Zidane score in the 2006 World Cup?
- A.
3
- B.
2
- C.
8
- D.
11
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A. 3Explanation
Zinedine Zidane scored 3 goals in the 2006 World Cup.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Rivaldo and Miroslav Klose both scored 5 goals in which World Cup?
- A.
1994
- B.
1998
- C.
2006
- D.
2002
Correct Answer
D. 2002Explanation
In the 2002 World Cup, both Rivaldo and Miroslav Klose scored 5 goals.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How many goals did Korea score in the third-place match in the 2002 World Cup?
- A.
2
- B.
1
- C.
0
- D.
7
Correct Answer
A. 2Explanation
In the third-place match of the 2002 World Cup, Korea scored a total of 2 goals.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What year did Turkey win third place in the World Cup?
- A.
2002
- B.
1986
- C.
2006
- D.
1954
Correct Answer
A. 2002Explanation
In 2002, Turkey won third place in the World Cup.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What year did Just Fontaine score 13 times in the World Cup?
- A.
1958
- B.
1986
- C.
2002
- D.
2006
Correct Answer
A. 1958Explanation
Just Fontaine scored 13 times in the World Cup in the year 1958.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What year did Rivaldo score 5 times in the World Cup?
- A.
1982
- B.
1986
- C.
2002
- D.
2006
Correct Answer
C. 2002Explanation
In the 2002 World Cup, Rivaldo, the Brazilian football player, scored 5 goals. This information is not explicitly mentioned in the question, but it can be inferred from the given answer options. The other years mentioned, 1982, 1986, and 2006, do not align with Rivaldo's achievement of scoring 5 times in the World Cup. Therefore, the correct answer is 2002.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What year did England make its debut in the World Cup?
- A.
1994
- B.
1966
- C.
1938
- D.
1950
Correct Answer
D. 1950Explanation
In 1950, England made its debut in the World Cup. This was the fourth edition of the tournament, held in Brazil. England's participation in the World Cup marked the beginning of their long and storied history in international football. It was in 1966 that England won their first and only World Cup title, making their debut in 1950 an important milestone in their football journey.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What year did Jamaica make its debut in the World Cup?
- A.
1998
- B.
2002
- C.
1990
- D.
1950
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A. 1998Explanation
Jamaica made its debut in the World Cup in 1998. This means that it participated in the tournament for the first time in that year.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Cuba first appeared in the World Cup in which year?
- A.
1966
- B.
2006
- C.
1938
- D.
1950
Correct Answer
C. 1938Explanation
Cuba first appeared in the World Cup in 1938.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The 2010 World Cup marks what number appearance for Mexico?
- A.
14th
- B.
7th
- C.
5th
- D.
21st
Correct Answer
A. 14thExplanation
Mexico's appearance in the 2010 World Cup was their 14th. This means that Mexico had participated in the tournament a total of 13 times prior to 2010.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What year did Bulgaria finish in 4th place in the World Cup?
- A.
1998
- B.
2006
- C.
1994
- D.
2002
Correct Answer
C. 1994Explanation
In 1994, Bulgaria finished in 4th place in the World Cup.Rate this question:
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- 16.
How many World Cup titles has Argentina won prior to 2010?
- A.
2
- B.
0
- C.
1
- D.
5
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A. 2Explanation
Argentina has won 2 World Cup titles prior to 2010.Rate this question:
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- 17.
What place did the host country of the 2006 World Cup finish in?
- A.
2nd
- B.
1st
- C.
3rd
- D.
4th
Correct Answer
C. 3rdExplanation
The host country of the 2006 World Cup finished in 3rd place.Rate this question:
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- 18.
How old was Roger Milla when he appeared in the 1994 World Cup?
- A.
30
- B.
21
- C.
42
- D.
65
Correct Answer
C. 42Explanation
Roger Milla was 42 years old when he appeared in the 1994 World Cup. This indicates that he was an experienced player who had been participating in international football for a considerable amount of time. His age may have affected his performance and stamina compared to younger players, but his experience and skill likely made up for any physical limitations.Rate this question:
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- 19.
How many goals did Geoff Hurst score in the 1966 World Cup Final?
- A.
3
- B.
5
- C.
8
- D.
6
Correct Answer
A. 3Explanation
Geoff Hurst scored 3 goals in the 1966 World Cup Final.Rate this question:
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- 20.
How old was Pele when he scored a hat-trick in the 1958 World Cup final?
- A.
17
- B.
33
- C.
14
- D.
29
Correct Answer
A. 17Explanation
Pele was only 17 years old when he scored a hat-trick in the 1958 World Cup final. This demonstrates his exceptional talent and skill at such a young age, making him one of the greatest football players of all time.Rate this question:
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- 21.
How many goals were scored in the 1958 World Cup final?
- A.
3
- B.
5
- C.
7
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 7Explanation
In the 1958 World Cup final, a total of 7 goals were scored.Rate this question:
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- 22.
How old was Cesare Maldini when he coached Paraguay in the 2002 World Cup?
- A.
85
- B.
55
- C.
70
- D.
22
Correct Answer
C. 70Explanation
Cesare Maldini was 70 years old when he coached Paraguay in the 2002 World Cup. This can be inferred from the given information that the correct answer is 70.Rate this question:
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- 23.
How many hat tricks has Gabriel Batistuta had in the World Cup?
- A.
1
- B.
0
- C.
2
- D.
5
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C. 2Explanation
Gabriel Batistuta had 2 hat tricks in the World Cup.Rate this question:
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- 24.
How many World Cup tournaments has Pele had at least one goal?
- A.
1
- B.
5
- C.
2
- D.
4
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D. 4Explanation
Pele has scored at least one goal in four World Cup tournaments. This means that in four different tournaments, Pele managed to find the back of the net at least once.Rate this question:
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- 25.
How many World Cup matches has Helmut Schon coached for Germany?
- A.
12
- B.
30
- C.
25
- D.
3
Correct Answer
C. 25Explanation
Helmut Schon has coached 25 World Cup matches for Germany.Rate this question:
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- 26.
What was the lowest average of attendance per match in the World Cup?
- A.
112,200
- B.
680,991
- C.
23,235
- D.
742,000
Correct Answer
C. 23,235Explanation
The lowest average of attendance per match in the World Cup was 23,235. This means that, on average, 23,235 people attended each match of the World Cup.Rate this question:
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- 27.
How many goals were scored by Germany in the 2006 World Cup?
- A.
11
- B.
14
- C.
5
- D.
2
Correct Answer
B. 14Explanation
Germany scored a total of 14 goals in the 2006 World Cup.Rate this question:
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- 28.
How many goals were scored by France in the 1998 World Cup?
- A.
10
- B.
18
- C.
15
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 15Explanation
France scored 15 goals in the 1998 World Cup.Rate this question:
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- 29.
How many World Cup matches has Cafu won with Brazil between 1994-2006?
- A.
21
- B.
16
- C.
2
- D.
12
Correct Answer
B. 16Explanation
Cafu has won 16 World Cup matches with Brazil between 1994-2006. This indicates that Brazil had a successful run during this period, with Cafu playing a crucial role in their victories.Rate this question:
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- 30.
How many times has Diego Maradona appeared in the World Cup as a captain?
- A.
22
- B.
16
- C.
14
- D.
6
Correct Answer
B. 16Explanation
Diego Maradona has appeared in the World Cup as a captain 16 times. This means that out of the total number of World Cups he participated in, he was the captain for 16 of them.Rate this question:
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