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Quiz about 1990 World Cup
Quiz about 1990 World Cup

1990 World Cup Trivia Quiz


A quiz with a mix of taxing and slightly easier questions. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by jonnydakota. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
jonnydakota
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
117,116
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
3101
Last 3 plays: Guest 83 (8/10), Guest 5 (9/10), angostura (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What was the name of the younger brother of Diego Maradona, who was named in the Argentina squad, but did not travel to Italy as he did not make the final squad? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which England player had a goal from a free kick disallowed against Holland in the group stages? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Hassan brothers appeared in the tournament for Egypt, What were their first names? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who scored for Eire in the opening match against England? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which player got the vital deflection, directing West Germany's freekick over Peter Shilton's head? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who was named player of the tournament? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who won the third place playoff in the tournament? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which English player retired after the tournament, after becomming the most capped player for his nation? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Why did David Seaman withdraw from the squad? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who became the second oldest player in world cup history appearing at the age of 38 in 1990?

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the name of the younger brother of Diego Maradona, who was named in the Argentina squad, but did not travel to Italy as he did not make the final squad?

Answer: Hugo

Everyone knows of Diego one of the greatest players on the world stage, but maybe his younger brother caught you out. Hugo never represented Argentina in a senior full-international - he played for Argentina at Under-16 and Under-18 levels.
2. Which England player had a goal from a free kick disallowed against Holland in the group stages?

Answer: Stuart Pearce

The left footed strike was disallowed as the free kick was indirect. The game finished 0-0 in the group also containing Eire and Egypt.
3. The Hassan brothers appeared in the tournament for Egypt, What were their first names?

Answer: Hossam and Ibrahim

Hossam was a striker and younger brother Ibrahim played right back.
4. Who scored for Eire in the opening match against England?

Answer: Kevin Sheedy

The match ended in a one all draw, with both teams progressing.
5. Which player got the vital deflection, directing West Germany's freekick over Peter Shilton's head?

Answer: Paul Parker

The match ended with England losing in the shoot out 3-4.
6. Who was named player of the tournament?

Answer: Salvatore Schillaci

Robert Prosinecki won best young player of the tournament.
7. Who won the third place playoff in the tournament?

Answer: Italy

The hosts were beaten by Argentina in the semi-finals, and played England in the third place match, after England's defeat at the hands of West Germany. Ital won 2-1.
8. Which English player retired after the tournament, after becomming the most capped player for his nation?

Answer: Peter Shilton

Terry Butcher also retired but Lineker held off for another two years. Shilton's retirement came after reaching 125 caps for his nation since his debut in 1978. Breaking Bobby Moore's previous record of 108 caps.
9. Why did David Seaman withdraw from the squad?

Answer: Broken finger

David Beasant was called up to the squad in his place. Seaman pulled out of the squad before the tournament had begun, allowing the replacement to occur.
10. Who became the second oldest player in world cup history appearing at the age of 38 in 1990?

Answer: Roger Milla

The Cameroon international scored for his nation after appearing as a half-time substitute against Argentina. He was branded as a super sub throughout the tournament and appeared against England in the quarter finals. He also played in the 1994 world cup where his team failed to qualify from the group stages.

He scored in his team's 6-1 defeat against Russia, to become the oldest goalscorer in the world cup finals. Dino Zoff, the Italian captain was 40 when he appeared in Spain in 1982.
Source: Author jonnydakota

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