Nicknames of National Teams Trivia Quiz

Answer: Australia

The nickname was first used by an Australian journalist in the last 1960s. It is now the official (nick)name of the Australian soccer team.

Answer: Super Eagles

Nigeria qualified for the 2010 World Cup after failing to make the 2006 competition. Veteran and top players include Nwankwo Kanu, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Jospeh Yobo, and Taye Taiwo.

Answer: Honduras

Honduras got the last automatic qualifying spot in CONACAF qualifying, joining Mexico and the United States. The 2010 squad's captain was Amado Guevara of Honduran club Motagua. Most of its squad plays for Honduran clubs. Those who play professionally outside Honduras include David Suazo, Maynor Figueroa, and Victor Bernardez.

Answer: Yes

Argentina won the 1978 and 1986 World Cups. Top players include Lionel Messi, Javier Zanetti, and Carlos Tevez. Team coach Diego Maradona used over 70 players in 2008 and 2009.

Answer: Italy

Italy was the defending World Cup champions, but a 2006 rule change forced them to qualify, unlike past World Cup where the defending champions were given automatic entry. Italy won its UEFA group qualifying stage to gain entry into the 2010 competition.

In 2006, all players on the Italian World Cup team played in Italian domestic clubs. Veterans ay the 2010 World Cup included Gianluigi Buffon, Fabio Cannivaro, Gianluca Zambrotta, Andrea Pirlo, and Alberto Gilardino.

Answer: South Africa

South Africa was the host nation for the 2010 World Cup, which was the country's third World Cup. Veterans included team captain Aaron Mokoena, Benni McCarthy, and Teko Modise.

Answer: Brazil

Perennial contender Brazil placed first in CONMEBOL qualifying. The country had not missed a World Cup in its glorious history and won the right to host the 2014 World Cup. Brazil's superstars include Kaka, Robinho, Thiago Alves, and Gilberto Silva.

Answer: Holland

Holland was one of the first countries to qualify for the 2010 World Cup, winning all eight of its UEFA qualifying matches. Holland was a finalist in 1974 and 1978. Veterans at the 2010 World Cup included team captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst, Rafael van der Vaart, Dirk Kuyt, and Mark van Bommel.

Answer: Serbia

Serbia had competed as part of SFR Yugoslavia, Kingdom of Yugoslavia, and Serbia and Montenegro. In 2010, the national team competed as Serbia; veterans include Ivica Dragutinoviæ, Vladimir Stojkoviæ, and Nikola Zigiæ.

Answer: False

It was Algeria, which made its first World Cup since 1986 after beating Egypt to qulaify. Algeria's top players include Yazid Mansouri, Rafik Saïfi, Lounès Gaouaoui, and Karim Ziani.

Answer: Spain

Spain won its UEFA qualifying bracket by winning all 10 of their matches. The team had last failed to qualify in 1974. Spain's household names include David Villa, Xavi, Carles Puyol, and Cesc Fàbregas.

Answer: Uruguay

Uruguay qualified after winning a playoff against Costa Rica. Notable players include Duego Lugano, Maxi Pereira, Diego Perez, and Diego Forlan.

Answer: Cameroon

Cameroon did not qualify for the 2006 World Cup, but they did in 2010. Other notable players on the Cameroon squad include Geremi, Rigobert Song, and Idriss Kameni.

Answer: False

It was South Korea's team. The country had last failed to qualify in 1982 and was placed fourth in 2002. Veterans of the squad included Lee Woon-Jae, Lee Young-Pyo, Kim Nam-Il, and Park Ji-Sung.

Answer: Ghana

Ghana qualified for its second consecutive World Cup. Their first was in 1950. Notable players at the 2010 World Cup included John Mensah, Richard Kingson, Stephen Appiah, and Asamoah Gyan.