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World Cup Mexico Trivia Quiz

From the fantastic era of Pele to one of the most magnificent and controversial World Cups in history, here comes the tale of Mexico in '86.

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

Author
Petros

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
86,655

Updated
Apr 07 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2116

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Why did Colombia, the original host country for the '86 tournament, step down in which Mexico took their place to host? Hint

Guerilla warfare made it impossible

Terrorist attacks

Could not afford it

Unsafe facilities

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which team kicked Brazil out of the quarter-finals on penalties? Hint

West Germany

Sweden

Italy

France

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which African nation got through to the second round? Hint

South Africa

Nigeria

Morocco

Egypt

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Question 4 of 10

4. When was that fateful game played at Azteca stadium between Argentina and England? Hint

June 22nd

June 24th

June 15th

June 13th

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Question 5 of 10

5. What nationality was the referee who allowed the 'Hand of God' goal? Hint

Tunisian

Turkish

Romanian

Australian

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was thrown onto the pitch on June 1st during the match between France and Canada? Hint

toilet paper

beaver

rooster

beer bottle

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the second round match between England and Paraguay, which two English players shared the same name?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... his show is in NY)

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Question 8 of 10

8. During the semi-final match between France and West Germany, West Germany's Rudi Voller ended the game in the 109th minute with a golden goal?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which team faced the unstoppable Diego Maradona and his Argentinian crew in the semi-finals? Hint

France

Belgium

Argentina

West Germany

10. This star is one of the greatest football heroes of all time, scoring the most magnificent, beautiful, and spectacular goal of World Cup history against England. Despite controversy surrounding him, this magical player was argued by many as the greatest in the game's history. Who is he?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Why did Colombia, the original host country for the '86 tournament, step down in which Mexico took their place to host?

Answer: Could not afford it

Mexico indeed was chosen as Colombia's replacement due to their unfortunate tight budget.

2. Which team kicked Brazil out of the quarter-finals on penalties?

Answer: France

The stunned Brazilian's faced a shocking exit to their World Cup, with such players as Zico and Socrates catching an early plane home. France won the penalty shoot-out 4-3 after scores were locked at 1-1 at full-time, and at the end of extra-time.

3. Which African nation got through to the second round?

Answer: Morocco

Being the first ever African nation to survive the first round, Morocco successfully makes it through. They came top of Group F, and were undefeated - Morocco 4pts, England 3pts, Poland 3pts, Portugal 2pts - all four teams won one game.

4. When was that fateful game played at Azteca stadium between Argentina and England?

Answer: June 22nd

Argentina v England, the two sides have, ever since that fateful day, remained rivals, after Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal, and also the most beautiful goal of his career.

5. What nationality was the referee who allowed the 'Hand of God' goal?

Answer: Tunisian

After being smashed in the face by an English defender's elbow far from the Tunisian, Diego Maradona got his revenge.

6. What was thrown onto the pitch on June 1st during the match between France and Canada?

Answer: rooster

As a symbol of France, a France-crazed fan threw a rooster onto the pitch, delaying the match. France beat Canada 1-0.

7. In the second round match between England and Paraguay, which two English players shared the same name?

Answer: Gary Stevens

Though they were not related, this caused great confusion for tv broadcasters (Gary M Stevens and Gary A Stevens). England won 3-0.

8. During the semi-final match between France and West Germany, West Germany's Rudi Voller ended the game in the 109th minute with a golden goal?

Answer: False

West Germany won the match 2-0 in normal time. Coincidentally, the first ever penalty shootout in World Cup history took place between the same two teams at the semi-finals stage in Seville, Spain in 1982.

9. Which team faced the unstoppable Diego Maradona and his Argentinian crew in the semi-finals?

Answer: Belgium

Argentina dominated the semi-final with a 2-0 victory heading into the finals to face West Germany.

Answer: Diego Maradona

You either love him or you hate him. This football god was unquestionably the shining star of Mexico '86.

Source: Author Petros

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