History of the World Cup Trivia Quiz

Answer: Hungary

Italy won the final 4-2 to beat Hungary. The semi-finals were between Hungary v Sweden 5-1, and Italy v Brazil 2-1. France were the hosts in 1938.

Answer: Brazil

Brazil won the World Cup defeating Czechoslovakia 3-1. The goal scorers for Brazil were Amarildo, Zito and Vava. Masopust was the goal scorer for Czechoslovakia. In the semi-finals it was Brazil v Chile 4-2, and Czechoslovakia v Yugoslavia 3-1. The host country was Chile.

Answer: Franz Beckenbauer

Franz Beckenbauer was appointed National Coach of West Germany in 1984. He took West Germany to the final twice. In 1986 they lost to Argentina 3-2, and again they played Argentina in the final of the 1990 World Cup winning 1-0. This was the last West German team before reunification.

Answer: Zinedine Zidane

France beat Brazil 3-0 in the final. Zinedine Zidane scored twice, and the other goal scorer was Emmanuel Petit. Zidane won the Golden Ball as the most valuable player that World Cup. France were the hosts.

Answer: West Germany

West Germany won the Cup beating Hungary 3-2. The goal scorers for West Germany were Rahn who scored twice, and Morlock. The Hungarian goal scorers were Puskas and Czibor. The semi-finals were between West Germany v Austria 6-1, and Hungary v Uruguay 4-2. Host country was Switzerland

Answer: Penalties

Brazil beat Italy 3-2 on penalty kicks after 90 minutes, and after extra-time the score was 0-0. The first penalty kicks were missed by both teams and then with the score at 3-2, and only two penalties to go, Roberto Baggio famously missed his penalty which allowed Brazil to win the World Cup. The USA hosted the World Cup that year.

Answer: Netherlands

Argentina beat the Netherlands 3-1 after extra-time. The score was 1-1 after 90 minutes. The Argentinian goal scorers were Bartoni and Kempes who scored twice. Nanninga scored the goal for the Netherlands. Argentina were the hosts.

Answer: 300

The match took place in Montevideo on 14th July 1930, and set a record for the lowest recorded attendance for a World Cup match. The score in the match was Romania v Peru 3-1. Uruguay beat Argentina 4-2 in the final. Only 13 countries took part in this first World Cup, and Uruguay were the hosts.

Answer: Bryan Robson

Bryan Robson scored for England against France in just 27 seconds in the first group stage. England beat France 3-1 with Robson scoring twice, and Mariner scoring the other goal. Soler scored for France. Italy won the World Cup beating Germany 3-1. The host country was Spain.

Answer: 1970

Two substitute players were allowed to be added to each team. Before 1970, only injured players were allowed to be replaced. Brazil beat Italy 4-1 in the final to win the 1970 World Cup.