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Quiz about 2022 FIFA World Cup Stats and Records Part 1

2022 FIFA World Cup Stats and Records Part 1 Quiz

2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar was held in November to December for the first time in history. The 22nd edition was possibly the best World Cup tournament, ending with a nail-biting final between Argentina and France.

A multiple-choice quiz by sw11. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
sw11

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

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411,311

Updated
Dec 21 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. Cristiano Ronaldo was the first male player to score in five World Cup Cups - in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022. He scored his only goal against what team in the 2022 tournament? Hint

South Korea

Switzerland

Ghana

Uruguay

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which great player did Lionel Messi surpass when he scored his 13th World Cup goal at the 2022 tournament? Hint

Just Fontaine (France)

Ronaldo (Brazil)

Gerd Muller (Germany)

Pele (Brazil)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Olivier Giroud surpassed which French great player after scoring his 52nd goal in the tournament? Hint

Michel Platini

Thierry Henry

Karim Benzema

Zinedine Zidane

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Question 4 of 10

4. French goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris moved ahead of which player when he won his 143rd cap, in the win over England in the quarter-final? Hint

Thierry Henry

Marcel Desailly

Zinedine Zidane

Lilian Thuram

5. Argentina was unbeaten in 36 games going into the 2022 World Cup, making them one of the favorites for the tournament. In their first group match, which unfancied team shattered their record? Hint

South Korea

Japan

Saudi Arabia

Tunisia

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Question 6 of 10

6. Two brothers, Inaki Williams and Nico Williams, became the first full siblings to play for two different nations. What two nations did they represent? Hint

Wales and Ghana

Spain and Ghana

Ghana and Ecuador

Ghana and Uruguay

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Question 7 of 10

7. Robert Lewandowski ended his World Cup drought when he scored against what team? Hint

Saudi Arabia

Mexico

France

Argentina

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Question 8 of 10

8. What English player scored England's 100th World Cup goal? Hint

Marcus Rashford

Phil Foden

Harry Kane

Bukayo Saka

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Question 9 of 10

9. A female referee officiated for the first time in a men's World Cup, in what match? Hint

Germany v. Costa Rica

Saudi Arabia v. Poland

Netherlands v. Argentina

South Korea v. Portugal

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Question 10 of 10

10. What WC record did Cody Gakpo create for the Netherlands at the 2022 tournament?

First Dutch player to score in his first three WC matches

First Dutch player to score in five consecutive World Cups

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Cristiano Ronaldo was the first male player to score in five World Cup Cups - in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 and 2022. He scored his only goal against what team in the 2022 tournament?

Answer: Ghana

Ronaldo scored for Portugal in his first World Cup in 2006 when he was 21 years and 132 days old (21 yrs 4 mths). In his fifth World Cup in 2022, he scored a penalty against Ghana in the group stage on 24 November at the age of 37 years and 292 days old (37 yrs 9� mths).

2. Which great player did Lionel Messi surpass when he scored his 13th World Cup goal at the 2022 tournament?

Answer: Pele (Brazil)

Messi scored a total of 13 goals at 4 World Cups - 2006, 2014, 2018 and 2022. He surpassed the great Pele, who scored 12 goals in 1958, 1962, 1966 and 1970. He drew level with Just Fontaine who still held the record of 13 goals in one tournament (in 1958). Gerd Muller scored 14 goals in 1970 and 1974. Ronaldo scored 15 goals over 4 tournaments in 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2006.

3. Olivier Giroud surpassed which French great player after scoring his 52nd goal in the tournament?

Answer: Thierry Henry

Giroud scored 2 goals against Australia to draw level with Henry as the all-time top scorer for France, with 51 goals. He surpassed Henry when he scored his 52nd goal against Poland in the Round of 16. In the quarter-final match against England, he headed in his 53rd goal for France.

4. French goalkeeper and captain Hugo Lloris moved ahead of which player when he won his 143rd cap, in the win over England in the quarter-final?

Answer: Lilian Thuram

Lloris moved ahead of Lilian Thuram with his 143rd cap. He increased his tally to 144 against Morocco in the quarter-final and 145 against Argentina in the final.

5. Argentina was unbeaten in 36 games going into the 2022 World Cup, making them one of the favorites for the tournament. In their first group match, which unfancied team shattered their record?

Answer: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, the second lowest ranked team, beat Argentina 2-1 in their opening match. Argentina led 1-0 at half time, with Lionel Messi scoring a penalty in the 10th minute. Saudi Arabia hit back with two goals scored by Al-Sheri in the 46th minute and S. Al-Dawsan in the 53rd minute.

6. Two brothers, Inaki Williams and Nico Williams, became the first full siblings to play for two different nations. What two nations did they represent?

Answer: Spain and Ghana

Inaki Williams (born 1994), who represented Ghana, was born in Bilbao, Spain. His younger brother Nico Williams (born 2002), who was born in Navarre, Spain, represented Spain.

7. Robert Lewandowski ended his World Cup drought when he scored against what team?

Answer: Saudi Arabia

Lewandowski broke his duck when he scored in 82nd minute in the 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia. He missed a penalty earlier in the match. His consolation penalty deep into added-on time of the Round of 16 defeat to France was his 78th international goal for Poland, surpassing Pele's 77 in international matches.
He played in the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments (Poland did not qualify in 2010 or 2014).

8. What English player scored England's 100th World Cup goal?

Answer: Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford scored 2 goals in their 3-0 win over Wales. His second goal was England's 100th World Cup goal. Stan Mortenson was the England's first scorer, in the 1950 tournament. Other countries to have scored 100 goals or more at a World Cup over 22 editions (1930-2022) are Brazil, Germany, Argentina, Italy, France and Spain.

9. A female referee officiated for the first time in a men's World Cup, in what match?

Answer: Germany v. Costa Rica

Stephanie Frappart (born 1982) is a French referee. She became the first woman in history to officiate a men's World Cup match when Germany played Costa Rica on 1st December 2022. She was the fourth official in Mexico v. Poland match on 22 November 2022.

10. What WC record did Cody Gakpo create for the Netherlands at the 2022 tournament?

Answer: First Dutch player to score in his first three WC matches

Gakpo scored 3 goals in the tournament: 1 against Senegal in their 2-0 win, 1 goal against Ecuador in their 1-1 draw and 1 goal against Qatar in their 2-0 win. He did not score any goal in the Round of 16 against USA and in the quarter-final match against Argentina.

Source: Author sw11

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