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1.
  World Cup: France 1938    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The 3rd edition of the World Cup took place amidst increasing fears of an imminent war. Little did anyone know that it would be another 12 years before the next edition would be played.
Tough, 10 Qns, jesmond, May 31 07
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  1938 FIFA World Cup    
Multiple Choice
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This one is all about the 1938 FIFA World Cup held in France.
Average, 10 Qns, tandaad, Nov 04 07
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  Tales of World Cup: 1938    
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Nothing strange about this World Cup but with the war looming ahead, tensions were high!
Average, 10 Qns, ace_sodium, May 31 07
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1938 France Trivia Questions
1. With each successive World Cup, it seemed that the South Americans became less interested in this tournament. How many South Americans teams took part in this the third World Cup?

From Quiz Tales of World Cup: 1938

Answer: 1

South America's lone representative was Brazil. However, they were well represented by Leonidas ("The Black Diamond") and many other talented players.

2. Which two teams played in the first match of the tournament?

From Quiz World Cup: France 1938

Answer: Switzerland and Germany

The game was played on the 4th of June, 1938 in Paris. The final score, after extra-time was 1-1 and the game had to be replayed 5 days later. On the second occasion, the Swiss won 4-2.

3. Who eventually won the tournament?

From Quiz 1938 FIFA World Cup

Answer: Italy

Italy successfully retained their status as world champions, beating Hungary 4-2 in the final. France were knocked out in the Second Round 3-1 by Italy. Brazil finished third, losing in the semi-final 2-1 to Italy, and beating Sweden 4-2 in the third place playoff. England were still not a part of FIFA in 1938.

4. The manager of the Italian side considered his side to be much better than the side which won the 1934 World Cup. How many players played in both the 1934 and 1938 World Cup?

From Quiz Tales of World Cup: 1938

Answer: 4

Meazza and Ferrari survived the intense competition for the 1938 World Cup squad. Monzeglio and Massetti was also there in the squad. Monzeglio was the oldest player of the Italian squad.

5. What was the outcome of the Round 1 match between Cuba and Romania?

From Quiz World Cup: France 1938

Answer: Cuba won 2-1 after a replay.

Cuba created a couple of surprises against the more fancied Romanians. The first match finished in a thrilling 3-3 draw. In the replay, 4 days later, the Romanians went ahead in the first half. Two goals in the second half, however, secured qualification for the Cubans.

6. What was the highest scoring game of the tournament?

From Quiz 1938 FIFA World Cup

Answer: Brazil vs Poland

Brazil vs Poland was a stunning game in the First Round that ended 6-5 to Brazil, after extra-time. Argentina refused to enter, as they believed that the venue of the FIFA World Cup would alternate between South America and Europe, but this was the second in a row to be hosted in Europe. Italy and Hungary met in the final and ended with 6 goals (4-2). Sweden annihilated lowly Cuba, who did well to reach the quarterfinals in the first place. The score ended 8-0.

7. Cuba made its first and last entry (in the 20th century) into the World Cup during the 1938 World Cup. How far did they progress in the tournament?

From Quiz Tales of World Cup: 1938

Answer: Second Round

The Cubans were able to beat Romania 2-1 in the First round match but were routed 0-8 by Sweden in the next round! Cuba made it because of Mexico's withdrawal from the Cup.

8. In Round 1, Holland played Czechoslovakia. After 90 mins the score was 0-0. How many goals did Holland concede in extra-time?

From Quiz World Cup: France 1938

Answer: Three

Czechoslovakia won 3-0. The goals were scored in the 93rd, 111th and 118th minutes.

9. Which two players both scored five goals in the tournament?

From Quiz 1938 FIFA World Cup

Answer: György Sárosi and Silvio Piola

Hungarian György Sárosi played in all four of Hungary's games in the tournament and scored in all them (two in the First Round and one in the rest). Silvio Piola also played in all of Italy's matches, failed to score in the semi-final, but scored in all the other matches (once in the First Round, twice in the Quarterfinal and twice again in the Final). Gino Colaussi scored four for Italy over the three games he played in the tournament (once in the quarterfinal, once in the semi-final and twice in the Final). Pole Ernest Wilimowski also scored four (all four coming in the 6-5 First Round defeat at the hands of Brazil). Gyula Zsengellér of Hungary was the tournament's second highest scorer with 6 (twice in the First Round, once in the Quarterfinal and a hat-trick in the semi-final). Brazilian Leônidas topscored in the tournament with 7 (a hat-trick in the First Round, one in the Quarterfinal, one in the Quarterfinal replay and two in the third place playoff). Ernst Lörtscher failed to score for the right team in the tournament, only managing to score an own goal in the favour of Germany in Switzerland's First Round 4-2 victory of Germany.

10. Leonidas scored in every single match of the 1938 World Cup except one. In which round did he NOT score?

From Quiz Tales of World Cup: 1938

Answer: Semi-Final

He was the leading goal scorer of this World Cup with 7 goals - however he didn't score against Italy during their Semi-final encounter, which they lost 1-2. He couldn't score because he was rested for this match. The Brazilian manager Pimenta wanted him fully fit for the Final.

11. Sweden qualified from Round 1. How many goals did they score against their opponents?

From Quiz World Cup: France 1938

Answer: None

Sweden were drawn against Austria. However, by the time when the World Cup started, Austria had been annexed to Germany and thus the Austrians had ceased to exist, both as a state and a football team. No replacement was found to meet the Swedes who thus went through to the 2nd round without playing a match!

12. How many matches were played at the Stade Gerland in Lyon?

From Quiz 1938 FIFA World Cup

Answer: None

Only one match was scheduled to be played there, the First Round match between Sweden and Austria, and that was cancelled as Austria withdrew when they had recently been annexed into Germany.

13. The first round replay between Germany and Switzerland was an even contested match. Switzerland eventually triumphed 4-2. What was the score at half-time (Switzerland - Germany) ?

From Quiz Tales of World Cup: 1938

Answer: 1-2

Germany scored two goals in the first half thanks to Hahnemann and an own goal by Loertscher. However, the tables turned during the second half as the Swiss totally dominated the proceedings and was able to beat Germany.

14. Which country managed to score 5 goals against Brazil, on the 5th of June, 1938?

From Quiz World Cup: France 1938

Answer: Poland

The five goals were not enough for the Poles to qualify. Brazil scored 6 and went through to the quarterfinals with a 6-5 victory.

15. What was the approximate attendance of the Final?

From Quiz 1938 FIFA World Cup

Answer: 60, 000

This was easily the highest attendance of the tournament. Two matches had an approximate attendance of 6,000 (Cuba vs Romania in the First Round, and Sweden vs Cuba in the quarterfinal). One match had an unknown attendance (Czechoslovakia vs Netherlands in the First Round). One match had an approximate attendance of 5,000 (Cuba vs Romania in the First Round replay).

16. Hungary's sole selector Dr. Diest had a 'unique' vow if Hungary lost to Switzerland in their second match! What was the promise that he made if Hungary lost?

From Quiz Tales of World Cup: 1938

Answer: He would walk all the way back to Budapest

He didn't have to worry about the walking part thanks to two fine goals by Szengeller.

17. What was so special about Italy's victory against France in the quarterfinals?

From Quiz World Cup: France 1938

Answer: It was the first time that the host nation conceded a defeat.

In the previous two World Cups, Uruguay had managed 4 wins out of 4 games (1930) and Italy managed 4 wins and a draw from their 5 games (1934).

18. In Romania's First Round 3-3 draw with Cuba, who scored Romania's first goal?

From Quiz 1938 FIFA World Cup

Answer: Silviu Bindea

He bagged the first goal of the game in the 35th minute. Héctor Socorro scored two of Cuba's three goals, in the 44th and 103rd minutes. Stefan Dobay scored Romania's third goal in the 105th minute. Gheorghe Bucur was a modern day Romanian player.

19. During the 1938 World Cup, 3 players had scored 4 goals in a match. Who was NOT one of them?

From Quiz Tales of World Cup: 1938

Answer: Szengeller (Hungary)

Leonidas and Willimowski scored 4 goals apiece during their first round match. Wetterstroem netted 4 against Cuba during their second round match. Szengeller scored 3 goals in the semi-finals against Sweden.

20. Which country became the first to score eight goals in one match (played on the 12th of June, 1938)?

From Quiz World Cup: France 1938

Answer: Sweden

There was no real contest in quarterfinal clash between Sweden and the surprising Cubans. The Swedes managed 4 goals in each half and stormed through to the semifinals.

21. Which two teams failed to score a goal in the tournament?

From Quiz 1938 FIFA World Cup

Answer: Dutch East Indies and Netherlands

The Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) were knocked out in the First Round 6-0 by Hungary. Netherlands were also knocked out in the First Round 3-0 by Czechoslovakia, although all three goals were scored in extra-time. Belgium were also knocked out in the First Round 3-1 by France. Henri Isemborghs scored their only goal of the tournament.

22. The 1938 World Cup Final, between Italy and Hungary was played in Paris. What was the name of the stadium?

From Quiz World Cup: France 1938

Answer: Stade Olympique de Colombes

Parc des Princes was notably used for the opening game and one of the semifinals. There was no stadium called St Denis, Stade de France. Stade Velodrome was in Marseilles.

23. Who was Czechoslovakia's head coach in this tournament?

From Quiz 1938 FIFA World Cup

Answer: Josef Meissner

Josef Meissner led Czechoslovakia to the quarterfinals before succumbing to defeat against Brazil. Vittorio Pozzo was the head coach that led Italy to victory in this FIFA World Cup. Adhemar Pimenta was Brazil's head coach, and Karl Rappan was Switzerland's.

24. Which 2 Italian players shared the four goals with which Italy defeated Hungary (4-2) in the final?

From Quiz World Cup: France 1938

Answer: Colaussi and Piola

In the 6th minute Colaussi opened the score for Italy. After the Hungarians managed to draw, Piola made the score 2-1 after 16 minutes. In the 35th minute, Colaussi scored his second (3-1). In the second half, Sarosi pulled one back for the Hungarians, but Piola scored in the 85th minute and the final score was set at 4-2.

25. How many goals did Iuliu Baratky score in the tournament?

From Quiz 1938 FIFA World Cup

Answer: One

Romanian Iuliu Baratky netted just a single goal, the second of Romania's three in their 3-3 draw with Cuba.

26. After their World Campaign was over, the Cuban team went to New York. There the entire team went to watch another sporting event. Which sport?

From Quiz Tales of World Cup: 1938

Answer: Boxing

They witnessed the match between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling (won by the former). They was to be no more World Cup till 1950 (due to the war).

27. Against which 3 countries did the top scorer, Leonidas, score his seven goals of the tournament?

From Quiz World Cup: France 1938

Answer: Poland, Czechoslovakia and Sweden

Leonidas scored a hat-trick in the first match against Poland. In the quarterfinals, against Czechoslovakia, he scored one goal in the first drawn game and another in the subsequent replay. He was not included in the semifinal match against Italy. His 6th and 7th goals were scored in the 3rd Place Final Match against Sweden.

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