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Quiz about World Cup Soccer USA 1994
Quiz about World Cup Soccer USA 1994

World Cup Soccer USA 1994 Trivia Quiz


The World Cup came to the USA in 1994. What can you remember?

A multiple-choice quiz by skysports. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
skysports
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
137,659
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1739
Last 3 plays: Guest 37 (7/10), Guest 88 (8/10), angostura (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who failed a routine drugs test, and as a result was expelled from the competition? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which Colombian player was shot when he returned home after scoring an own goal in the finals? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which two past winners failed to qualify? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Three Countries made their debuts at the finals, two were Greece and Nigeria, what was the other team? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the score between Brazil and the USA in their second round encounter? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which manager received a fine and a one-match touchline ban? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was Welsh manager at the time when they failed to qualify? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which team won the Fair Play Award at the finals?

Answer: (One Word Only)
Question 9 of 10
9. Which team won the most exciting team award?

Answer: (One Word Only)
Question 10 of 10
10. Who won the 1994 World Cup? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who failed a routine drugs test, and as a result was expelled from the competition?

Answer: Diego Maradona

Maradona played the first 2 games for Argentina, but lost both games without him against Bulgaria and Romania, sending the 1990 runners-up out.
2. Which Colombian player was shot when he returned home after scoring an own goal in the finals?

Answer: Andres Escobar

Escobar scored an own goal against the USA sending his team, one of the favourites Colombia out at Round 1. He was shot by two people in his home town of Medellin.
3. Which two past winners failed to qualify?

Answer: England and Uruguay

England were knocked out thanks to a poor decision from the referee in their qualifier against Holland. David Platt was brought down clear on goal by Ronald Koeman. A free-kick was given, and moments later Koeman scored from a Dutch free-kick.
4. Three Countries made their debuts at the finals, two were Greece and Nigeria, what was the other team?

Answer: Saudi Arabia

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia got to Round 2 before being knocked out by Italy and Sweden respectively, while Greece finished bottom of Group D with no points and no goals.
5. What was the score between Brazil and the USA in their second round encounter?

Answer: Brazil 1-0 USA

In a bad-tempered match, Bebeto scored the only goal on America's Independance Day.
6. Which manager received a fine and a one-match touchline ban?

Answer: Jack Charlton

Charlton was given that for complaining with the third official for not being allowed to bring John Aldrige on, during the Republic Of Ireland's 2-1 defeat to Mexico.
7. Who was Welsh manager at the time when they failed to qualify?

Answer: Terry Yorath

Yorath was replaced by Toshack who lasted just 47 days in the job.
8. Which team won the Fair Play Award at the finals?

Answer: Brazil

Leonardo was Brazil's only troublemaker, as he was sent off against the USA.
9. Which team won the most exciting team award?

Answer: Brazil

The Brazilian's played some classy football, scoring 11 goals and just conceding 3 en route to the final.
10. Who won the 1994 World Cup?

Answer: Brazil

Brazil beat Italy 3-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw with Roberto Baggio, missing the crucial penalty.
Source: Author skysports

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