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Quiz about Hollands World Cup Adventures

Holland's World Cup Adventures Quiz

The Dutch soccer team became world famous because of several World Cup achievements. How well do you know the team and its history? Enjoy yourselves!

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

Author
Kurf

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
14,137

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Holland have played in two World Cup finals. In which years? Hint

1974 and 1982

1970 and 1974

1978 and 1998

1974 and 1978

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 1994 World Cup qualifying rounds Holland played their last match away. Which country was their opponent? Hint

Switzerland

Hungary

Czech Republic

Poland

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Question 3 of 10

3. Holland played only one game in the 1934 World Cup. Which country was the opponent? Hint

Hungary

Italy

Switzerland

Spain

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the coach of Holland during the World Cup of 1978? Hint

Rinus Michels

George Knobel

Kees Rijvers

Ernst Happel

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many games did Holland win during the 1974 World Cup ? Hint

Five

Six

Four

Three

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Question 6 of 10

6. During the 1994 World Cup in the USA, Holland lost 2-3 in the quarter finals against Brazil. Who scored the winning goal for Brazil? Hint

Dunga

Bebeto

Branco

Romario

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the 1990 World Cup the Dutch team scored only two goals, against Egypt and Ireland. Who were the goalscorers? Hint

Van Basten and Gullit

Gullit and Koeman

Van Basten and Kieft

Kieft and Gullit

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which country ended Holland's World Cup hopes in 1990? Hint

Italy

West Germany

England

Argentina

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who coached Holland during the 1994 World Cup in the USA? Hint

Guus Hiddink

Leo Beenhakker

Dick Advocaat

Rinus Michels

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Question 10 of 10

10. In France 1998 Holland was eliminated by penalties in the semi-final against Brazil. How many times did the Dutch fail to score from the spot? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Holland have played in two World Cup finals. In which years?

Answer: 1974 and 1978

Sadly they lost them both. In 1974 1-2 to Germany, and in 1978 1-3 to Argentina.

2. In the 1994 World Cup qualifying rounds Holland played their last match away. Which country was their opponent?

Answer: Poland

The game in Poznan was attended by 20,000 spectators: 19,000 Dutch fans and 1,000 Polish fans.

3. Holland played only one game in the 1934 World Cup. Which country was the opponent?

Answer: Switzerland

Holland lost 2-3 with goals from Smit and Vente.

4. Who was the coach of Holland during the World Cup of 1978?

Answer: Ernst Happel

Happel (Austria) died in the late 1990s.

5. How many games did Holland win during the 1974 World Cup ?

Answer: Five

They beat Uruguay, Bulgaria, Argentina, East Germany and Brazil.

6. During the 1994 World Cup in the USA, Holland lost 2-3 in the quarter finals against Brazil. Who scored the winning goal for Brazil?

Answer: Branco

Branco scored from a free kick.

7. In the 1990 World Cup the Dutch team scored only two goals, against Egypt and Ireland. Who were the goalscorers?

Answer: Kieft and Gullit

Both games ended 1-1.

8. Which country ended Holland's World Cup hopes in 1990?

Answer: West Germany

West Germany got their revenge for their defeat in the 1988 European Championship.

9. Who coached Holland during the 1994 World Cup in the USA?

Answer: Dick Advocaat

Advocaat is now manager of Glasgow Rangers.

10. In France 1998 Holland was eliminated by penalties in the semi-final against Brazil. How many times did the Dutch fail to score from the spot?

Answer: 2

Ronald de Boer and Phillip Cocu missed.

Source: Author Kurf

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