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1.

Which country's professional league is sending the most players to the 2010 FIFA World Cup (regardless of player nationality) and across all divisions (e.g. Serie A, Serie B etc.)?
- A.
  
  England
- B.
  
  Spain
- C.
  
  Germany
- D.
  
  France
- E.
  
  Italy
Correct Answer
A. England

Explanation
England has 118 players going to FIFA WC 2010, most from the Premiership but several also from the Championship as well. All players on England's squad play in the Premiership.

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2.

Which country participating in FIFA 2010 (outside of countries from Europe and South America) has finished highest in any prior FIFA World Cup?
- A.
  
  S. Korea
- B.
  
  Cameroon
- C.
  
  Nigeria
- D.
  
  USA
- E.
  
  Japan
Correct Answer
D. USA

Explanation
The highest U.S. finish in the World Cup was third in the inaugural event in 1930 in Uruguay. The Americans made the quarterfinals in 2002 in the Korea/Japan event and the Round of 16 in 1994 as the host nation.

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3.

Which of the following famous football clubs has the most players going to FIFA World Cup 2010?
- A.
  
  Manchester United
- B.
  
  AC Milan
- C.
  
  Real Madrid
- D.
  
  Bayern Munich
- E.
  
  Liverpool
Correct Answer
E. Liverpool

Explanation
Liverpool has the most players going to the World Cup of those listed above with 12. RM (10), ACM (7), BM (11)). Chelsea and Barcelona top all clubs with 13 each.

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4.

Which of the following countries has the fewest squad members playing in their domestic league(s)?
- A.
  
  Argentina
- B.
  
  Paraguay
- C.
  
  Brazil
- D.
  
  USA
Correct Answer
C. Brazil

Explanation
Of the teams listed, Brazil has the fewest home-based players in their squad (3). USA (4), Paraguay (4) and Argentina (6). Nigeria is the only team at the FIFA WC 2010 with none of its players playing in its domestic league.

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5.

Poland, Russia, Turkey and Scotland have all had great past performances at the World Cup due in part to their robust domestic leagues. Unfortunately, they all failed to qualify for this year's tournament. However, which of these countries will have the most players at the World Cup (obviously - playing for other countries)?
- A.
  
  Turkey
- B.
  
  Russia
- C.
  
  Poland
- D.
  
  Scotland
Correct Answer
B. Russia

Explanation
Russia will have 14 foreign players at the World Cup and is the most highly represented league for a country not participating. Turkey (13), Scotland (10), Poland (3).

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6.

It is well known that most South American top players go to Spain or Italy to play professionally. Of the following famous Italian and Spanish clubs, which has the most South American (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Uruguay) players going to FIFA WC 2010?
- A.
  
  AC Milan
- B.
  
  AS Roma
- C.
  
  Real Madrid
- D.
  
  Inter
- E.
  
  Barcelona
Correct Answer
D. Inter

Explanation
Inter top all clubs with 5 South American world cup players. They are followed by Roma (4), RM (2), Barca (2), and ACM (1).

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7.

Which is the lowest ranked team (based on Official FIFA rankings) of the teams listed below?
- A.
  
  USA
- B.
  
  New Zealand
- C.
  
  South Africa
- D.
  
  Honduras
- E.
  
  Slovenia
Correct Answer
C. South Africa

Explanation
Host nation South Africa is the lowest ranked team (83) in the list but DPR(Korea) is the lowest ranked of all teams at WC2010 (105). Of the teams listed: USA(14), NZ(78), Honduras (38), Slovenia (25). The number one team is Brazil.

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8.

Which of the following famous football clubs have the most Argentine players headed to the FIFA World Cup?
- A.
  
  Juventus
- B.
  
  AC Milan
- C.
  
  Newcastle United
- D.
  
  Glasgow Rangers
- E.
  
  River Plate
Correct Answer
C. Newcastle United

Explanation
None of the teams listed have any Argentinian players going to the WC except - Newcastle's Jonas Guttierez.

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9.

UEFA Champions Inter have 10 players going to WC2010. Five are from Argentina and Brazil, 3 are from UEFA countries and two players from Africa. One is Samuel Eto'o from Cameroon, the other is Sulley Muntari from which African country?
- A.
  
  Nigeria
- B.
  
  Cameroon
- C.
  
  Ivory Coast
- D.
  
  South Africa
- E.
  
  Ghana
Correct Answer
E. Ghana
10.

Which of the following countries at the World Cup does England have the best head-to-head record against on a win/loss percentage basis only? (e.g. if two teams (A and B) play each other 10 times, drawing twice but team A wins 6 of the remaining 8, then the win/loss percentage for team A would be 6/8 = 75% and for team B it would be 2/8 = 25%).
- A.
  
  Netherlands
- B.
  
  Italy
- C.
  
  Germany
- D.
  
  Brazil
- E.
  
  Argentina
Correct Answer
E. Argentina

Explanation
England's record against these teams is as follows:
--------------ENG-W-----L-------ENG-W%--OPP-W%--D
Argentina-------6-------2-------75%-----25%-----6
Netherlands-----5-------4-------56%-----44%-----9
Germany---------12------10------55%-----45%-----5
Italy-----------7-------9-------44%-----56%-----6
Brazil----------3-------11------21%-----79%-----9

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Wc 2010 Trivia Quiz

Which country's professional league is sending the most players to the 2010 FIFA World Cup (regardless of player nationality) and across all divisions (e.g. Serie A, Serie B etc.)?

Which country participating in FIFA 2010 (outside of countries from Europe and South America) has finished highest in any prior FIFA World Cup?

Which of the following famous football clubs has the most players going to FIFA World Cup 2010?

Which of the following countries has the fewest squad members playing in their domestic league(s)?

It is well known that most South American top players go to Spain or Italy to play professionally. Of the following famous Italian and Spanish clubs, which has the most South American (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Uruguay) players going to FIFA WC 2010?

Which is the lowest ranked team (based on Official FIFA rankings) of the teams listed below?

Which of the following famous football clubs have the most Argentine players headed to the FIFA World Cup?

UEFA Champions Inter have 10 players going to WC2010. Five are from Argentina and Brazil, 3 are from UEFA countries and two players from Africa. One is Samuel Eto'o from Cameroon, the other is Sulley Muntari from which African country?