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World Cup: France 1938 Trivia Quiz

The 3rd edition of the World Cup took place amidst increasing fears of an imminent war. Little did anyone know that it would be another 12 years before the next edition would be played.

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

Author
jesmond

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
102,833

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which two teams played in the first match of the tournament? Hint

Switzerland and Germany

France and Belgium

Italy and Norway

France and Switzerland

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the outcome of the Round 1 match between Cuba and Romania? Hint

Cuba won 1-0 with the goal being scored in extra-time.

Cuba won 2-1 after a replay.

Romania won 4-0, with two goals in each half.

Romania won 3-2 after a replay.

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Question 3 of 10

3. In Round 1, Holland played Czechoslovakia. After 90 mins the score was 0-0. How many goals did Holland concede in extra-time? Hint

Four

One

Three

Two

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Question 4 of 10

4. Sweden qualified from Round 1. How many goals did they score against their opponents? Hint

Five

One

None

Two

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which country managed to score 5 goals against Brazil, on the 5th of June, 1938? Hint

France

Poland

Argentina

Italy

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was so special about Italy's victory against France in the quarterfinals? Hint

It was the first time that the host nation failed to score.

It was the first time that the host nation conceded a defeat.

It was the first time that the host nation conceded 5 goals.

It was the first time that all goals were scored from penalties.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which country became the first to score eight goals in one match (played on the 12th of June, 1938)? Hint

Germany

Austria

Brazil

Sweden

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Question 8 of 10

8. The 1938 World Cup Final, between Italy and Hungary was played in Paris. What was the name of the stadium? Hint

Parc des Princes

Stade Olympique de Colombes

St Denis, Stade de France

Stade Velodrome

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which 2 Italian players shared the four goals with which Italy defeated Hungary (4-2) in the final? Hint

Colaussi and Meazza

Meazza and Ferrari

Colaussi and Piola

Piola and Ferrari

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Question 10 of 10

10. Against which 3 countries did the top scorer, Leonidas, score his seven goals of the tournament? Hint

Poland, Italy and Sweden

Czechoslovakia, Hungary and Sweden

Austria, Italy and Sweden

Poland, Czechoslovakia and Sweden

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which two teams played in the first match of the tournament?

Answer: Switzerland and Germany

The game was played on the 4th of June, 1938 in Paris. The final score, after extra-time was 1-1 and the game had to be replayed 5 days later. On the second occasion, the Swiss won 4-2.

2. What was the outcome of the Round 1 match between Cuba and Romania?

Answer: Cuba won 2-1 after a replay.

Cuba created a couple of surprises against the more fancied Romanians. The first match finished in a thrilling 3-3 draw. In the replay, 4 days later, the Romanians went ahead in the first half. Two goals in the second half, however, secured qualification for the Cubans.

3. In Round 1, Holland played Czechoslovakia. After 90 mins the score was 0-0. How many goals did Holland concede in extra-time?

Answer: Three

Czechoslovakia won 3-0. The goals were scored in the 93rd, 111th and 118th minutes.

4. Sweden qualified from Round 1. How many goals did they score against their opponents?

Answer: None

Sweden were drawn against Austria. However, by the time when the World Cup started, Austria had been annexed to Germany and thus the Austrians had ceased to exist, both as a state and a football team. No replacement was found to meet the Swedes who thus went through to the 2nd round without playing a match!

5. Which country managed to score 5 goals against Brazil, on the 5th of June, 1938?

Answer: Poland

The five goals were not enough for the Poles to qualify. Brazil scored 6 and went through to the quarterfinals with a 6-5 victory.

6. What was so special about Italy's victory against France in the quarterfinals?

Answer: It was the first time that the host nation conceded a defeat.

In the previous two World Cups, Uruguay had managed 4 wins out of 4 games (1930) and Italy managed 4 wins and a draw from their 5 games (1934).

7. Which country became the first to score eight goals in one match (played on the 12th of June, 1938)?

Answer: Sweden

There was no real contest in quarterfinal clash between Sweden and the surprising Cubans. The Swedes managed 4 goals in each half and stormed through to the semifinals.

8. The 1938 World Cup Final, between Italy and Hungary was played in Paris. What was the name of the stadium?

Answer: Stade Olympique de Colombes

Parc des Princes was notably used for the opening game and one of the semifinals. There was no stadium called St Denis, Stade de France. Stade Velodrome was in Marseilles.

9. Which 2 Italian players shared the four goals with which Italy defeated Hungary (4-2) in the final?

Answer: Colaussi and Piola

In the 6th minute Colaussi opened the score for Italy. After the Hungarians managed to draw, Piola made the score 2-1 after 16 minutes. In the 35th minute, Colaussi scored his second (3-1). In the second half, Sarosi pulled one back for the Hungarians, but Piola scored in the 85th minute and the final score was set at 4-2.

10. Against which 3 countries did the top scorer, Leonidas, score his seven goals of the tournament?

Answer: Poland, Czechoslovakia and Sweden

Leonidas scored a hat-trick in the first match against Poland. In the quarterfinals, against Czechoslovakia, he scored one goal in the first drawn game and another in the subsequent replay. He was not included in the semifinal match against Italy. His 6th and 7th goals were scored in the 3rd Place Final Match against Sweden.

Source: Author jesmond

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