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World Cup 2014 Trivia Quiz

Test your knowledge on the 2014 World Cup!

A multiple-choice quiz by andehh92. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
andehh92

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
368,919

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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623

Last 3 plays: Guest 123 (7/10), Guest 1 (5/10), angostura (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following players did NOT score in the opening game of the 2014 World Cup? Hint

Hulk

Marcelo

Neymar

Oscar

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Question 2 of 10

2. Group B's opening match was a rematch of the 2010 World Cup Final as Spain took on Netherlands. The defending champions scored first before being thumped 5-1. Who scored Spain's goal? Hint

Diego Costa

Sergio Ramos

Andres Iniesta

Xabi Alonso

3. Group D saw three former champions -- England, Italy and Uruguay -- plus minnows Costa Rica. Amazingly, Costa Rica won the group with Uruguay finishing second. Who was the last player to score in Group D? Hint

Diego Godin

Mario Balotelli

Wayne Rooney

Brian Ruiz

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Question 4 of 10

4. Germany kicked off their World Cup campaign against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal. Germany won in convincing fashion, beating a below par Portugal 4-0. Thomas Muller scored a hat-trick in the game, but which other German player scored? Hint

Miroslav Klose

Sami Khedira

Andre Schurrle

Mats Hummels

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Question 5 of 10

5. Brazil won their quarter-final match 2-1 against one of the surprise packages, Colombia. Which of the following statements is *NOT* true? Hint

Both Brazilian goalscorers were defenders

All goals came from set-pieces

Both Brazilian goalscorers played for the same club

First game of this World Cup that Neymar didn't score in

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Question 6 of 10

6. Netherlands met surprise package in Costa Rica in the quarter-finals. As a tense 120 minutes was about to end in a goalless draw, penalties beckoned. Louis Van Gaal made the controversial decision to substitute goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen and bring on Tim Krul. The decision paid off as Netherlands won the shoot-out. But how many penalties did Krul save? Hint

0 - Costa Rican players just missed their spot kicks

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Question 7 of 10

7. The first semi-final saw the hosts Brazil take on Germany, which would turn out to be one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history. Germany dismantled Brazil coming out 7-1 winners. Which of the following statements is *NOT* true? Hint

Biggest semi final defeat in World Cup history

Brazil's first competitive home defeat in 34 years.

Miroslav Klose became all time leading World Cup goalscorer in this match

Brazil didn't have a shot on target in the first half

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Question 8 of 10

8. The second semi-final saw Argentina and Netherlands square off against each other. It was a tedious, goalless 120 minutes before penalties was called upon again. Argentina won the shoot-out 4-2. Which two Dutch players failed to score their penalties? Hint

De Guzman and Janmaat

Blind and Huntelaar

Vlaar and Sneijder

Vlaar and Robben

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Question 9 of 10

9. The final: Germany vs Argentina. After an entertaining 90 minutes, neither team could break the deadlock. Who scored for Germany the second period of extra time, in the 113th minute? Hint

Thomas Muller

Mario Gotze

Mesut Ozil

Per Mertesacker

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who won the Golden Ball award? Hint

Thomas Muller

Lionel Messi

Phillip Lahm

Arjen Robben

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following players did NOT score in the opening game of the 2014 World Cup?

Answer: Hulk

Marcelo opened the scoring, unfortunately turning the ball into his own net giving Croatia a 1-0 lead. A Neymar brace and a late goal from Oscar saw Brazil come out 3-1 winners.

2. Group B's opening match was a rematch of the 2010 World Cup Final as Spain took on Netherlands. The defending champions scored first before being thumped 5-1. Who scored Spain's goal?

Answer: Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso converted from the penalty spot before two goals apiece for Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben with Stephen De Vrij goal sandwiched in between.

Answer: Diego Godin

Diego Godin scored the winner in Uruguay's final group match, against Italy. England and Costa played out a 0-0 draw in their final group game.

Answer: Mats Hummels

The Borussia Dortmund defender scored twice in this World Cup, his second coming in the 1-0 quarter-final win over France.

5. Brazil won their quarter-final match 2-1 against one of the surprise packages, Colombia. Which of the following statements is *NOT* true?

Answer: First game of this World Cup that Neymar didn't score in

Brazil's centre back pairing of David Luiz and Thiago Silva scored a goal each for Brazil in this game. David Luiz signed for PSG prior to the World Cup (where Thiago Silva plays). Thiago Silva's goal came from a corner, David Luiz scored from a free kick and James Rodriguez scored a consolation penalty for Colombia.

Neymar failed to score in the 0-0 draw with Mexico and the 1-1 draw which went to penalties against Chile, prior to this match.

Answer: 2

Tim Krul saved penalties from Brian Ruiz and Michael Umana.

Answer: Brazil's first competitive home defeat in 34 years.

In fact, it was Brazil's first competitive home defeat in 39 years. Thye lost
1-3 loss to Peru in the 1975 Copa Am�rica semi-final (first leg).

Answer: Vlaar and Sneijder

Vlaar missed the first penalty and Sneijder missed the third. Netherlands goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen failed to save a single spot kick.

9. The final: Germany vs Argentina. After an entertaining 90 minutes, neither team could break the deadlock. Who scored for Germany the second period of extra time, in the 113th minute?

Answer: Mario Gotze

Mario Gotze came on to score to the goal that would crown Germany World champions.

10. Who won the Golden Ball award?

Answer: Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi scored 4 goals and got 1 assist in the tournament. He also got 4 man of the match awards for his country.

Source: Author andehh92

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