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Canada: We Play Soccer Too! Trivia Quiz

Canada have never shined at soccer, but have always played competitively. This quiz is on the history of Canadian Soccer.

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

Author
marchmadness

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
182,712

Updated
Apr 06 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
371

Last 3 plays: Guest 199 (3/10), Guest 108 (7/10), Guest 206 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which year did Canada become part of FIFA? Hint

1920

1908

1890

1912

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which year did Canada play in its first World Cup? Hint

1978

1982

1986

1990

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who did Canada beat to officially qualify for their first World Cup? Hint

Honduras

Mexico

USA

Colombia

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these teams did Canada not lose to in their first World Cup appearance? Hint

England

Hungary

France

Russia

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Question 5 of 10

5. Canada only scored one goal in their first World Cup?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which region did Canada play in 2004? Hint

CONCACAF

UEFA

CAF

Oceania

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many times did the USA beat Canada in 1998 World Cup qualifying? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Canada won the 2000 Gold Cup, which took place in which country? Hint

Canada

Mexico

Brazil

USA

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who did Canada beat in the final of the 2000 Gold Cup? Hint

Mexico

Costa Rica

USA

Colombia

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Question 10 of 10

10. How far did Canada progress in the 2002 Gold Cup? Hint

Lost in quarter-finals

Lost in finals

Did not qualify for playoff round

Lost in semi-finals

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which year did Canada become part of FIFA?

Answer: 1912

This was when Canadian soccer was officially founded, becoming part of FIFA.

2. In which year did Canada play in its first World Cup?

Answer: 1986

Canada qualified for this in 1985, by winning the CONCACAF region.

3. Who did Canada beat to officially qualify for their first World Cup?

Answer: Honduras

Canada beat Honduras 2-1 in 1985 to finally make it to their first World Cup.

4. Which of these teams did Canada not lose to in their first World Cup appearance?

Answer: England

They lost 2-0 to Hungary and Russia, and 1-0 to France, all in the 1986 World Cup.

5. Canada only scored one goal in their first World Cup?

Answer: False

Canada scored 0 goals in 3 games.

6. In which region did Canada play in 2004?

Answer: CONCACAF

This is the North America, Central America, and Caribbean zone for soccer.

7. How many times did the USA beat Canada in 1998 World Cup qualifying?

Answer: 2

Canada lost 3-0 both times to the USA, and failed to qualify. Canada did beat the USA six times in eleven games from 1957 to 1980.

8. Canada won the 2000 Gold Cup, which took place in which country?

Answer: USA

Canada tied South Korea and Costa Rica in group play, but won the coin toss to place second in the pool. South Korea v Costa Rica also ended in a draw, which resulted in a three-way tie with all three teams on 2 pts.

9. Who did Canada beat in the final of the 2000 Gold Cup?

Answer: Colombia

Canada won 2-0, scoring one goal in each half. They beat Mexico 2-1 in extra time and Trinidad and Tobago 1-0 en route to the final.

10. How far did Canada progress in the 2002 Gold Cup?

Answer: Lost in semi-finals

Canada lost 4-2 in a penalty shootout to the USA after a scoreless draw through the first 120 minutes.

Source: Author marchmadness

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