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FIFA World Cup Quiz: 2014 FIFA World Cup | 10 Questions

"All In One Rhythm." The 2014 FIFA World Cup took place from June 12 to July 13 in Brazil, where a total of 32 teams competed in this prestigious football event for the coveted World Cup trophy. How much can you recall?

A multiple-choice quiz by Matthew_07. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Matthew_07

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
369,092

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Easy

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Question 1 of 10

1. When Brazil hosted the 2014 World Cup, it was the second time the nation hosted the event.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. The 2014 World Cup kicked off with a match between the host nation, Brazil, and Croatia. Brazil won with a 3-1 scoreline. What was so significant about Croatia's only goal in the match? Hint

It was Croatia's first ever World Cup goal.

It was scored during the first minute of the match.

It was an own goal.

It was scored during the last minute of the match.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Both England and Italy were eliminated in the group stage. Which team, the defending titleholders (they won the 2010 FIFA World Cup), also suffered the same fate? Hint

France

Spain

Uruguay

Colombia

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Question 4 of 10

4. A particular match in Group D witnessed a controversial incident, where Suarez bit the shoulder of Chiellini from the Italian team. Which team did Suarez represent? Hint

Uruguay

Ecuador

Costa Rica

Mexico

5. With 15 goals, Brazilian footballer Ronaldo held the record for being the top scorer of FIFA World Cup. However, this record was broken by a player from Germany when he scored in the semi-final match against Brazil. Who scored his 16th World Cup goal in 2014? Hint

Toni Kroos

Miroslav Klose

Sami Khedira

Thomas Muller

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Question 6 of 10

6. A total of 8 goals were scored during the first semi-final match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Despite playing in their home ground, Brazil suffered a humiliating defeat against Germany. What was the final score of the match? Hint

7-1

6-2

8-0

5-3

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Question 7 of 10

7. The 2014 FIFA World Cup final match was broadcast live and watched by millions of spectators all over the world. The live telecast included an amazing sunset shot showing Christ the Redeemer overlooking the Maracana Stadium, where the final match was played. In which city is the Maracana Stadium located? Hint

Salvador

Sao Paulo

Rio de Janeiro

Porto Alegre

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Question 8 of 10

8. The final match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup was played between Germany and Argentina. After the game was tied 0-0 at full time, 30-minutes of extra time were played. The final score was 1-0. Which team was crowned as the winner of the 2014 FIFA World Cup?

Answer: (Germany or Argentina ... G or A)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Manuel Neuer from the Germany team was the recipient of the Golden Glove award for being the best goalkeeper of the World Cup. On the other hand, which Argentine footballer won the Golden Ball award? Hint

Lionel Messi

Thomas Muller

Arjen Robben

Philipp Lahm

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Question 10 of 10

10. The coveted Golden Boot award is presented to the top goal scorer in each tournament. Which Colombian footballer was the recipient of this award, for scoring six goals in the 2014 FIFA World Cup? Hint

Mats Hummels

Neymar

James Rodriguez

Paul Pogba

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When Brazil hosted the 2014 World Cup, it was the second time the nation hosted the event.

Answer: True

Brazil first played host to the prestigious World Cup in 1950.
Another South American nation, Colombia, had also submitted its candidacy to host the 2014 World Cup, but the bid was withdrawn four months later, which made Brazil the only remaining candidate to host the event. With the official announcement that Brazil would play host to the 2014 World Cup, it meant that for the first time, the sports event was held outside the European continent for two consecutive editions (the 2010 World Cup was held in South Africa).

2. The 2014 World Cup kicked off with a match between the host nation, Brazil, and Croatia. Brazil won with a 3-1 scoreline. What was so significant about Croatia's only goal in the match?

Answer: It was an own goal.

The own goal was scored by Marcelo from the Brazilian team. Brazil's three goals were contributed by Neymar (two goals) and Oscar.

3. Both England and Italy were eliminated in the group stage. Which team, the defending titleholders (they won the 2010 FIFA World Cup), also suffered the same fate?

Answer: Spain

Spain was placed in Group B, with The Netherlands, Chile, and Australia. The win over Australia (3-0) in the third game was only a consolation prize for the team's losses against The Netherlands (1-5) and Chile (0-2). With one win and two losses, Spain placed third in Group B, and could not advance to the knockout stage.

4. A particular match in Group D witnessed a controversial incident, where Suarez bit the shoulder of Chiellini from the Italian team. Which team did Suarez represent?

Answer: Uruguay

Despite the biting incident, Uruguay was awarded a corner kick and Godin scored the only goal of the match. With this goal, Uruguay placed second in Group D. Italy finished third and was eliminated. For his misconduct, Suarez was banned by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee from playing in nine international matches.

Answer: Miroslav Klose

Ronaldo played in three World Cups (1998, 2002, 2006) and scored a total of 15 goals. Klose represented the Germany team in FIFA World Cup in 2002, 2006, 2010, and 2014, where he scored a total of 16 goals. Klose was also the first player to play in four consecutive World Cup semi-final matches.

Answer: 7-1

Within the time frame of six minutes (23rd, 24th, 26th, and 29th minute), Germany scored a total of four goals. At half-time, Germany led with a big 5-0 margin. Brazil's consolation goal came late in the game when Oscar scored in the 90th minute.

Answer: Rio de Janeiro

In 1950, the deciding match between Uruguay and Brazil in the final round also took place in the Maracana Stadium. Uruguay won with a score of 2-1. The Christ the Redeemer statue is located on the top of Corcovado mountain.

Answer: Germany

Mario Gotze scored the only goal of the match in the 113th minute. Germany and Argentina had also met in successive World Cup finals in 1986 and 1990, with each team lifting the title (3-2 Argentina in 1986, 1-0 Germany in 1990).

Answer: Lionel Messi

The Golden Ball award was an honor presented to the best player of FIFA World Cup. Muller from the Germany team won the Silver Ball award, whereas Arjen Robben was the recipient for the Bronze Ball award.

Answer: James Rodriguez

Rodriguez scored one goal each in the three matches in the group stage (against Greece, Ivory Coast, and Japan). In the knockout stage, he helped Colombia advance to the next round by scoring two goals in the match against Uruguay. In the quarter-final match, he scored another goal, but Colombia lost to Brazil with a score of 1-2.

Source: Author Matthew_07

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