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History of the World Cup Trivia Quiz

Let's see what you know about the history of the World Cup.

A multiple-choice quiz by jill-geo. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jill-geo

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

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230,513

Updated
Aug 20 24

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Question 1 of 10

1. Italy won the 1938 World Cup, but which country was the runners up? Hint

Brazil

Hungary

Sweden

France

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which country won the 1962 World Cup? Hint

Yugoslavia

Czechoslovakia

Brazil

Chile

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1990, West Germany won the World Cup. Who was the German manager? Hint

Franz Beckenbauer

Sepp Herberger

Helmut Schoen

Berti Vogts

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which French footballer scored twice in the 1998 World Cup final? Hint

Zinedine Zidane

Patrick Vieira

Emmanuel Petit

Marcel Desailly

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which team won the World Cup in 1954? Hint

West Germany

Scotland

Hungary

U.S.A

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the 1994 final between Brazil and Italy, the Cup was won by which method? Hint

Team that had more corners

Extra-Time

Penalties

Golden goal

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who did Argentina beat in the final of the World Cup in 1978? Hint

Germany

Netherlands

Scotland

Italy

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the attendance at the Romania v Peru match in the 1930 World Cup in Uruguay? Hint

700

300

1000

1500

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who scored against France in 27 seconds in the 1982 World Cup? Hint

Bryan Robson

Trevor Brooking

Kevin Keegan

Glenn Hoddle

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year were substitutes used for the first time in the World Cup? Hint

1966

1958

1982

1970

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Italy won the 1938 World Cup, but which country was the runners up?

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.

2. Which country won the 1962 World Cup?

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.

3. In 1990, West Germany won the World Cup. Who was the German manager?

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.

4. Which French footballer scored twice in the 1998 World Cup final?

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.

5. Which team won the World Cup in 1954?

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

6. In the 1994 final between Brazil and Italy, the Cup was won by which method?

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.

7. Who did Argentina beat in the final of the World Cup in 1978?

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.

8. What was the attendance at the Romania v Peru match in the 1930 World Cup in Uruguay?

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.

9. Who scored against France in 27 seconds in the 1982 World Cup?

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.

10. In what year were substitutes used for the first time in the World Cup?

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.

Source: Author jill-geo

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