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World Cup Soccer 1994 Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the matches played during the World Cup of 1994 in the USA

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

Author
strani

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
142,114

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2431

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the opening match, which player was red carded after only a few minutes on the pitch? Hint

Jurgen Klinsmann

Marco Etcheverry

Borja

Jurgen Kohler

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Question 2 of 10

2. In Group E, all countries ended with the same amount of points. Who were the unlucky ones to finish last? Hint

Republic of Ireland

Mexico

Italy

Norway

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Question 3 of 10

3. Did Germany have to come from behind to beat Belgium in the second round?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which player scored twice in the match of Romania against Argentina? Hint

Georghe Hagi

Gabriel Batistuta

Balboa

Ilie Dumitrescu

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who scored the match-winning goal for Italy in their quarter-final match against Spain? Hint

Dino Baggio

Roberto Baggio

Antonio Conte

Paolo Maldini

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Question 6 of 10

6. Perhaps the best match of the tournament was the quarter-final match between Brazil and the Netherlands. Who scored the decisive goal? Hint

Romario

Branco

Bebeto

Aron Winter

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many minutes did Bulgaria's Letchkov need to score the winning goal against Germany in the quarter final after teammate Stoitchkov had equalized? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who scored both goals for Italy in the semi final against Bulgaria? Hint

Demetrio Albertini

Paolo Maldini

Roberto Baggio

Alessandro Costacurta

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which minute did Romario score the only goal in the semi-final between Brazil and Sweden? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Brazil won the final on penalties. However, not all Brazilians scored their spotkick. Who did not? Hint

Marcio Santos

Romario

Dunga

Branco

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the opening match, which player was red carded after only a few minutes on the pitch?

Answer: Marco Etcheverry

Bolivia player Etcheverry was brought onto the pitch as a substitute against Germany but had to leave only a few minutes later. Germany's Klinsmann scored the only goal of the match.

2. In Group E, all countries ended with the same amount of points. Who were the unlucky ones to finish last?

Answer: Norway

All countries in this group ended with 4 points and the same goal difference. However, Norway scored the least goals.

3. Did Germany have to come from behind to beat Belgium in the second round?

Answer: No

Germany took the lead twice in the match, after the second time, they scored an extra goal to secure the qualification for the quarter finals.

4. Which player scored twice in the match of Romania against Argentina?

Answer: Ilie Dumitrescu

Dumitrescu was to become the hero of the Romanians in the second round as they eliminated Argentina. He scored in the 11th and 18th minutes.

5. Who scored the match-winning goal for Italy in their quarter-final match against Spain?

Answer: Roberto Baggio

After Caminero equalized for Spain in the 59th minute, Italy star Roberto Baggio scored the winner in the 88th minute, securing a semi-final berth.

6. Perhaps the best match of the tournament was the quarter-final match between Brazil and the Netherlands. Who scored the decisive goal?

Answer: Branco

A true thriller where Brazil took a 2-0 lead in the first half with goals by Romario and Bebeto. Bergkamp and Winter tied the score but in the 81st minute, Brazil's Branco put his free kick behind goalkeeper Ed de Goey.

7. How many minutes did Bulgaria's Letchkov need to score the winning goal against Germany in the quarter final after teammate Stoitchkov had equalized?

Answer: 3

Matthaus gave Germany the lead by scoring from 11 meters in the 49th minute but Stoitchkov scored in minute 76. Only three minutes later, Letchkov knocked out the Germans.

8. Who scored both goals for Italy in the semi final against Bulgaria?

Answer: Roberto Baggio

Roberto Baggio scored twice in the match against Bulgaria. These goals would also be his last good memories of this World Cup.

9. In which minute did Romario score the only goal in the semi-final between Brazil and Sweden?

Answer: 80

It took the South Americans relatively long to score a goal. It took them 80 minutes to do so, and qualify for the final against Italy.

10. Brazil won the final on penalties. However, not all Brazilians scored their spotkick. Who did not?

Answer: Marcio Santos

After Italy's Franco Baresi missed the opening penalty, Marcio Santos repeated that for Brazil. After that, Romario, Branco and captain Dunga scored for the Sele�ao and Demetrio Albertini and Evani did so for the Azzuri. Massaro and Roberto Baggio missed the last two Italian penalties.

Source: Author strani

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