Qatar 2022 - Groups A-D Trivia Quiz

Answer: advanced to round of 16

The Netherlands finished at the top of Group A and advanced to the knockout rounds. Managed by Louis van Gaal in his third spell as head coach, the team featured key players such as Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong and rising star Cody Gakpo.

Goals from Cody Gakpo in the 84th minute and Davy Klaassen in stoppage time secured a late 2-0 victory over Senegal in their first group match. After a 1-1 draw with Ecuador, the Netherlands confirmed their top spot in Group A with a 2-0 win over the host nation Qatar. Cody Gakpo scored his third goal in as many matches in the 26th minute, and Frenkie de Jong added a second in the 49th minute.

Answer: advanced to round of 16

Senegal finished second in Group A to book their place in the knockout rounds. Coached by Aliou Cissé, the team progressed despite the absence of star player Sadio Mané, who was sidelined through injury.

In their first group match, against the Netherlands, it was a goalless draw until the final minutes, when they conceded two late goals (84th and 90th +9). They bounced back with a 3-1 win over the host nation Qatar. In the final, and crucial match, group match, Senegal ran out 2-1 winners over Ecuador. Kalidou Koulibaly scored the decisive goal in the 70th minute to ensure Senegal's place in the knockout stages.

Answer: got eliminated in group stage

Ecuador finished 3rd in their group and missed a place in the knockout round. Under the guidance of coach Gustavo Alfaro, the team kicked off their campaign with a 2-0 win over hosts Qatar. Enner Valencia was the outstanding player, scoring both goals. Ecuador continued their impressive form with a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands. Cody Gakpo opened the scoring for the Dutch in the 6th minute, but Enner Valencia equalised in the 49th minute. The goal made him Ecuador's all-time leading scorer at the World Cup.

Ecuador took on Senegal in their 3rd game, a match that was crucial to their progress. Ismaïla Sarr gave Senegal the lead with a 44th-minute penalty. Ecuador's Moisés Caicedo equalised in the 67th minute to give the Ecuadoreans a glimmer of hope. However, Senegal's Kalidou Koulibaly scored the winner three minutes later to end Ecuador's World Cup campaign.

Answer: got eliminated in group stage

Participating in their first ever World Cup as hosts, Qatar struggled to pick up points in Group A., despite their home advantage. They began their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 loss to Ecuador. Enner Valencia scored twice for Ecuador. In their second match, Qatar lost 3-1 to Senegal. Mohammed Muntari scored a historic goal in the 78th minute, Qatar's first at a World Cup.

However, Senegal sealed victory with a third goal in the 84th minute. Qatar failed to find the back of the net against the Netherlands in their final group game, ending their campaign with a third successive defeat. So Qatar's debut World Cup campaign ended with no points and three defeats.

Answer: advanced to round of 16

England advanced to the knockout rounds under the management of Gareth Southgate. They began their campaign with a 6-2 victory over Iran with six different players scoring for the Three Lions. In their second match, England faced the USA and despite creating a number of chances, neither side was able to break the deadlock; resulting in a goalless draw.

England finished the group stage with a convincing 3-0 win over Wales. After a goalless first half, Marcus Rashford scored a stunning free-kick in the 50th minute. Phil Foden doubled the lead just a minute later, and Rashford scored his second in the 68th minute, securing England's top position in the group.

Answer: advanced to round of 16

The United States, managed by Gregg Berhalter, kicked off their World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Wales. Timothy Weah scored for the USA with a well-taken goal in the 36th minute. In their second match, the USA faced a strong England team. Despite being the underdogs, the US put in a solid defensive performance to earn a goalless draw. The match saw the USA create a number of chances, but they were unable to convert them into goals.

In a crucial match for advancement, the USA secured a 1-0 victory against Iran in their final group match. Christian Pulisic scored the decisive goal in the 38th minute, bravely converting a chance despite colliding with the Iranian goalkeeper. The US defence held firm throughout the match to keep a clean sheet and secure the points needed to progress to the knockout stages.

Answer: got eliminated in group stage

Iran failed to secure a place in the knockout rounds. The team was coached by Portuguese Carlos Queiroz. Iran's 2022 World Cup campaign began with a stern test against England, which ended in a 6-2 defeat, with Mehdi Taremi scoring both of Iran's goals, a powerful 65th-minute strike and a 90th-minute penalty. Iran then bounced back with a 2-0 win over Wales. The game was goalless until the final moments, when Rouzbeh Cheshmi scored a stunning goal in the 8th minute of stoppage time and Ramin Rezaeian adding a second three minutes later.

Iran took on the USA in the decisive third match. Christian Pulisic's goal in the 38th minute gave the USA a narrow lead. Despite their best efforts, Iran were unable to break through the American defence. The match ended in a 1-0 defeat for Iran, who were knocked out of the tournament.

Answer: got eliminated in group stage

Wales returned to the World Cup for the first time in 64 years. Rob Page's side were hoping to make an impact, but faced tough competition in Group B. They started with a 1-1 draw against the USA. The game saw Wales trailing after Tim Weah scored for the USA in the 36th minute. However, Wales' determination paid off when Gareth Bale converted a penalty in the 82nd minute. In the second match, Wales faced Iran in a high stakes encounter. The game was close until the final minutes when Iran scored two late goals. The 2-0 defeat was a major setback for Wales and threatened their hopes of progressing.

Their final group match was against neighbours and rivals England. Despite a strong defensive performance in the first half, Wales conceded three goals in quick succession in the second half as England ran out 3-0 winners. The defeat saw Wales exit the tournament.

Answer: advanced to round of 16

Argentina's journey in the group stage was a dramatic rollercoaster. Coached by Lionel Scaloni, Argentina began with a shock 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia. Although Lionel Messi gave Argentina an early lead with a 10th-minute penalty, Saudi Arabia staged a stunning comeback in the second half to score twice. The unexpected defeat was a wake-up call for Argentina and underlined the unpredictable nature of the World Cup.

In their second match, Argentina faced a must-win situation against Mexico. The team rose to the occasion, with Lionel Messi breaking the deadlock in the 64th minute with a superb long-range strike. In the 87th minute, Enzo Fernández curled home the winner (final score 2-0). The win revived Argentina's hopes and showed their ability to perform under pressure.

Argentina's final group match against Poland was also crucial to their progress to the knockout round. They dominated the match and Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring in the 46th minute. Julian Alvarez doubled the lead in the 67th minute with a well-placed shot. Argentina progressed to the last 16 as group winners.

Answer: advanced to round of 16

Poland was coached by Czes³aw Michniewicz. Their opening match against Mexico ended in a goalless draw. The game was closely contested. The decisive moment came in the 58th minute when Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa saved a penalty from Robert Lewandowski. In their second match, Poland secured a 2-0 victory against Saudi Arabia. Piotr Zieliñski and Robert Lewandowski scored the goals, while goalkeeper Wojciech Szczêsny saved a penalty and made several crucial saves to give Poland all three points.

Poland faced Argentina in their final match of the group stage. Despite a strong defensive performance, Poland conceded two goals. Poland struggled to create any real scoring opportunities, but still managed to book their place in the knockout stages on goal difference from Mexico; to finish second in the group.

Answer: got eliminated in group stage

Coached by Gerardo Martino, Mexico's opening match against Poland ended in a 0-0 draw. The match was marked by a missed penalty from Poland's Robert Lewandowski, which was saved by veteran Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa. Both teams had chances, but their defences held firm to ensure a point for each side.

In the second match, Mexico came up against a formidable Argentina side. Despite a strong defensive performance in the first half, Mexico conceded two goals in the second half from Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernández.

In their final group game, Mexico ran out 2-1 winners over Saudi Arabia. Henry Martín opened the scoring in the 48th minute and Luis Chávez doubled the lead with a stunning free-kick in the 52nd minute. Despite the win, Mexico were eliminated from the competition on goal difference (finished level with Poland on 4 pts).

Answer: got eliminated in group stage

Saudi Arabia's performance in the group stage was highlighted by a historic victory. The team was coached by Frenchman Hervé Renard. They shocked the football world with a stunning 2-1 victory over Argentina in their opening match. Argentina took the lead through a Lionel Messi penalty in the 10th minute; but Saudi Arabia staged a remarkable comeback in the second half. Saleh Al-Shehri equalised in the 48th minute and Salem Al-Dawsari scored a spectacular goal in the 53rd minute. It was one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.

Saudi Arabia faced Poland in their second match of the group stage, which ended in a 2-0 defeat. Despite putting up a good fight, the Saudis were unable to convert their chances. Saudi Arabia had a golden opportunity to score from the penalty spot, but Salem Al-Dawsari's shot was saved by Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczêsny.

Saudi Arabia lost 2-1 to Mexico in their final group match. Trailing 2-0, the Saudis scored a consolation goal in stoppage time through Salem Al-Dawsari. Despite their efforts, the defeat meant that Saudi Arabia failed to progress to the knockout stages.

Answer: advanced to round of 16

France entered the 2022 World Cup as one of the tournament favourites, and their performance in the group stage solidified their status. Under the guidance of coach Didier Deschamps, the defending champions showed their mettle in Group D. They began with a commanding 4-1 victory over Australia. Goals came from Adrien Rabiot, Olivier Giroud (2) and Kylian Mbappé as France demonstrated their attacking prowess and depth. In their second match, France beat a tough Denmark side 2-1. Kylian Mbappé was the hero of the match, scoring both goals to ensure France's qualification for the knockout stages.

Having already secured their place in the knockout stages, France fielded a largely second-string side against Tunisia. Tunisia took full advantage, scoring the only goal of the match. Despite several attempts, France were unable to find an equaliser. It was a rare defeat for the French, but one that did not affect their progress.

Answer: advanced to round of 16

Australia finished second in the group with six points. Led by coach Graham Arnold, the Socceroos faced tough competition but showed resilience and tactical discipline. Australia began with a 4-1 defeat the defending champions, France. The Socceroos took an early lead with Craig Goodwin's goal in the 9th minute, providing a brief moment of hope. However, France's quality soon shone through as they scored four unanswered goals.

In their second match, Australia faced Tunisia in a crucial encounter. Mitchell Duke scored the only goal of the match with a well-placed header in the 23rd minute. Australia's defence held firm to secure a vital 1-0 win and keep their hopes of advancing alive. Australia's final match of the group stage against Denmark was decisive to their progress. Mathew Leckie scored a superb solo goal in the 60th minute, dribbling past defenders before finishing calmly. The 1-0 win over a strong Danish side secured Australia's place in the knockout round.

Answer: got eliminated in group stage

Under coach Jalel Kadri, Tunisia finished third in their group. They started with a solid performance against Denmark. The match ended in a goalless draw, but Tunisia impressed with their organised defence and tactical discipline. Goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen made a number of crucial saves to preserve a valuable point for his team. In their second match, Tunisia faced Australia but, despite a strong effort, they fell short as Mitchell Duke scored the only goal of the match for Australia in the 23rd minute. Tunisia struggled to break down the Australian defence and were unable to find an equaliser as they went down 1-0.

Tunisia's final group stage match was against the defending champions, France (who fielded a second-string team as they'd already qualified for the KO round)). In a remarkable performance, Tunisia secured a 1-0 victory, with Wahbi Khazri scoring the decisive goal in the 58th minute. The victory was a historic one for Tunisia, marking their first World Cup win against European opposition.

Answer: got eliminated in group stage

Under the guidance of coach Kasper Hjulmand, Denmark fell short due to their inability to convert key chances into goals. They began their campaign with a challenging match against Tunisia, which ended in a 0-0 draw. Despite creating several scoring opportunities, Denmark was unable to break through Tunisia's solid defence. In their second group stage match, Denmark faced the defending champions, France. The game was tightly contested, with Andreas Christensen scoring for Denmark to level the match at 1-1 after Adrien Rabiot's opener. However, Kylian Mbappe scored the decisive goal for France in the 86th minute, resulting in a 2-1 defeat for Denmark.

Denmark's final group stage match was a must-win against Australia. Unfortunately, Denmark was unable to secure the necessary victory, losing 1-0 to a goal from Australia's Mitchell Duke in the 60th minute. The defeat meant that Denmark finished fourth in Group D, ending their World Cup journey at the group stage.