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How much do you know about World Cup History? | Quiz

Here are some easy questions about the world-cup.

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

Author
jantje

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
58,044

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The first World Cup was held in __________? Hint

Brazil

Uruguay

Mexico

Italy

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many goals did Just Fontaine score in one World Cup? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what year did England become world Champion? Hint

1934

1970

1966

1982

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1998 the World Cup was held in France. Which player scored the third goal in the final? Hint

Trezeguet

Zidane

Henry

Petit

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1990, the World Cup took place in Italy. Who scored the only goal in the final between West Germany and Argentina? Hint

Klinsmann

Voller

Mattheus

Brehme

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Question 6 of 10

6. Mexico 1986. Who scored the final penalty for Belgium in the shoot-out against Spain? Hint

Scifo

Vanderelst

Ceulemans

Pfaff

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the referee in the first world cup final? Hint

Colina

Langenus

Ancion

Horn

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who won the golden boot in 1998? Hint

Ronaldo

Suker

Kluivert

Henry

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who won the golden boot in 1974? Hint

Kempes

Lato

Muller

Rossi

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which player was the first to score 5 times in one world cup match? Hint

Salenko

Fontaine

Muller

Ronaldo

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The first World Cup was held in __________?

Answer: Uruguay

The first World Cup took place in 1930.

2. How many goals did Just Fontaine score in one World Cup?

Answer: 13

In 1958, he scored 13 times for France in one World Cup.

3. In what year did England become world Champion?

Answer: 1966

In the final, they beat West-Germany 4-2 after extra-time. Hurst scoring a memorable hat-trick.

4. In 1998 the World Cup was held in France. Which player scored the third goal in the final?

Answer: Petit

France beat Brazil 3-0.

5. In 1990, the World Cup took place in Italy. Who scored the only goal in the final between West Germany and Argentina?

Answer: Brehme

He scored from the penalty spot.

6. Mexico 1986. Who scored the final penalty for Belgium in the shoot-out against Spain?

Answer: Vanderelst

After 120 minutes the score was 1-1. Belgium finaly won it 5-4 after the penalty shoot-out.

7. Who was the referee in the first world cup final?

Answer: Langenus

He was from Belgium.

8. Who won the golden boot in 1998?

Answer: Suker

He scored 6 times for Croatia.

9. Who won the golden boot in 1974?

Answer: Lato

He scored 7 times for Poland.

10. Which player was the first to score 5 times in one world cup match?

Answer: Salenko

He scored 5 times in the match against Cameroon. Russia won 6-1.

Source: Author jantje

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