FIFA World Cup Captains: Part 2 Quiz

Answer: Philipp Lahm

Germany beat Argentina in the final of the World Cup by 1-0 in extra time in Rio de Janeiro. This was the third final between these two nations (1986 and 1990) and Germany's fourth World Cup victory. Philipp Lahm was at his third World Cup and was capped 113 times by Germany from 2004-2014.

He played virtually all his career at Bayern Munich from 2001-2017 except for a short period on loan to Stuttgart (2003-05).

Answer: Jose Nasazzi

Jose Nasazzi (1901-1968) captained Uruguay in the inaugural World Cup in 1930 with victory over Argentina 4-2 in Montevideo, Uruguay. Nasazzi was capped 41 times by Uruguay and he won Olympic gold medals in football at the 1924 and 1928 Olympics. As a tactical defender he was known as "El Gran Mariscal" (the Great Marshal).

Answer: Diego Maradona

Argentina beat West Germany in the final 3-2 in Mexico City. Scores were level at 2-2 in the 84th minute until Jorge Burruchaga broke the deadlock for a 3-2 win to Argentina. The attendance was 114,600. Diego Maradona was capped by Argentina 91 times for 34 goals from 1977-1994.

Answer: Mauro Ramos

Brazil beat Czechoslovakia 3-1 in the final played in Santiago, Chile. Josef Masopust put the Czechs in front at the 15th minute mark but the Brazilians pulled them back and with Vava scoring in the 78th minute it gave Brazil of a cushion of 3-1 until normal time. Mauro Ramos (1930-2002) represented Brazil on 22 occasions as a centre-back between 1948-1965 and was a member of their 1954 and 1958 World Cup squads.

Answer: Lothar Matthäus

The final took place in Rome, Italy -- West Germany beat Argentina 1-0. The only goal scored was through a penalty taken by Andreas Brehme in the 85th minute. Lothar Matthäus won 150 caps for his country from 1980-2000. He was the first recipient of the FIFA World Player of the Year in 1991.

Answer: Gianpiero Combi

Italy beat Czechoslovakia 2-1 after extra time in Rome, Italy. Scores were level at 1-1 after normal time with Angelo Schiavio scoring the winner in the 95th minute. Gianpiero Combi (1902-1956) was the goal-keeper who played his entire career with Juventus and was capped 47 times by Italy from 1924-1934.

Answer: Dino Zoff

Italy beat West Germany 3-1 in the final played in Madrid, Spain. Dino Zoff was capped as the goal-keeper for Italy 112 times from 1968-1983. He was 40 years of age when he lifted the World Cup in 1982.

Answer: Marcos Evangalista de Morais (Cafu)

Marcos Evangalista de Morais, better known as Cafu lead Brazil to victory over Germany 2-0 in Yokohama, Japan. Cafu was a defender and represented Brazil in 142 games (1990-2006) and was chosen for Brazil in four World Cups. He won trophies at club level in Brazil, Spain and Italy.

Answer: Franz Beckenbauer

West Germany beat the Netherlands 2-1 in the final in Munich, Germany. The Netherlands lead after 2 minutes with all goals scored in the first half. Johan Cruyff captained the Netherlands. Franz Beckenbauer made 103 appearances for Germany from 1965-1977. He won the World Cup as a player (1974) and as a Manager/Coach (1990).

Answer: Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri (Dunga)

In Pasadena, California the scores between Brazilian and Italy were 0-0 after extra time. Brazilian won 3-2 on penalties. Dunga scored Brazil's third penalty to lift the cup. He was a defensive midfielder who represented Brazil 91 times between 1987-1998.