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History of the World Cup [1] Trivia Quiz

This quiz tests your knowledge on the history of the World Cup between 1930 and 1954. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by lloydizzle3. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lloydizzle3

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
336,381

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
320

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was the first-ever World Cup held? Hint

Brazil

Uruguay

Sweden

Argentina

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the top scorer in the 1930 World Cup? Hint

Angelo Schiavio - Italy

Diego Maradona - Argentina

Sandor Kocsis - Hungary

Guillermo Stabile - Argentina

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which country hosted the 1934 World Cup? Hint

Czechoslovakia

Italy

Brazil

Paraguay

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the France 1938 World Cup, Leonidas was the top scorer with 8 goals. What was Leonidas also known as? Hint

Dida

The Shadow

The Black Diamond

King Leo

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the 1938 World Cup, which country was runner-up? Hint

Italy

Hungary

Chile

Greece

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which country won the 1942 World Cup? Hint

There was no World Cup

Brazil

Canada

France

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Question 7 of 10

7. About how many people turned up to watch the final in Rio de Janeiro in 1950? Hint

174,000

95,000

164,000

185,000

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many goals did Brazil's Ademir Menezes score in the 1950 World Cup? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where was the 1954 World Cup held? Hint

Germany

Switzerland

Hungary

Brazil

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was Sandor Kocsis nicknamed because of a certain ability? Hint

The man with the golden head

The powerhouse

The man with the golden boot

Crazy legs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was the first-ever World Cup held?

Answer: Uruguay

The first World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930; it was chosen because it had been Olympic football champion in 1924. Uruguay eventually went on to win it, beating Argentina 2-1. Hector Castro scored the winning goal in the last minute of the final.

2. Who was the top scorer in the 1930 World Cup?

Answer: Guillermo Stabile - Argentina

He scored a total of 8 goals. Angelo Schiavo was the joint top scorer in 1934 along with Oldrich Nejedly and Edmund Conen. Diego Maradona never played in that World Cup. Sandor Kocsis was the top scorer of the 1954 World Cup.

3. Which country hosted the 1934 World Cup?

Answer: Italy

It was hosted with some troubles. The cup holders Uruguay were angry that only a few European teams had played in 1930, and refused to travel to Europe to defend their title. Czechoslovakia made it to the final to play Italy, but lost 2-1 in extra time. Germany finished third.

4. In the France 1938 World Cup, Leonidas was the top scorer with 8 goals. What was Leonidas also known as?

Answer: The Black Diamond

Dida is a Brazilian goalkeeper who played for many Italian clubs. The other 2 are fictional.

5. In the 1938 World Cup, which country was runner-up?

Answer: Hungary

They reached the final to play the cup holders Italy. The game was fast and pulsating. However, Hungary lost 4-2. Italy became the first team to defend, and retina, its title.

6. Which country won the 1942 World Cup?

Answer: There was no World Cup

There was no World Cup because of the war. The war lasted 6 years. No World Cups were held within this period.

7. About how many people turned up to watch the final in Rio de Janeiro in 1950?

Answer: 174,000

The final was played in the legendary stadium called the Maracan�. In fact, 173,850 was a record attendance for a final. Uruguay defeated Brazil in the final. The official attendance was 199,954 (which includes non-paying).

8. How many goals did Brazil's Ademir Menezes score in the 1950 World Cup?

Answer: 9

He was the tournament top scorer and guided Brazil to the final. Brazil lost it 2-1 to Uruguay, who claimed their second World Cup victory after 20 years.

9. Where was the 1954 World Cup held?

Answer: Switzerland

FIFA was celebrating its 50th birthday and it seemed logical to hold the World Cup in its home country. Hungary and Germany both made the final, which Germany won 3-2.

10. What was Sandor Kocsis nicknamed because of a certain ability?

Answer: The man with the golden head

Kocsis had amazing aerial ability when on the field. His best talent by far was his skill in heading the ball in the air. He already became the tournaments first player to reach double figures.

Source: Author lloydizzle3

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