FIFA: World Cups

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1. Which country hosted the first World Cup finals? England Uruguay Brazil France

2. Who is the only person that has won a World Cup medal 4 times? Zagallo Cruyff Pele Puskas

3. What player, in the World Cup of Mexico 1986, scored a goal 'with his head and the hand of God'? Maradona Matthaus Lineker Zico

4. Cameroon had a surprising performance in the World Cup of Italy 1990, reaching the quarter-finals, something never before achieved by an African team, but was eliminated by England 3-2 (extra time). The star player of Cameroon was remarkably old for a professional soccer player, and holds the title of oldest player to participate in a World Cup match. Who is this player? Olembe Eto'o Milla Mboma

5. Which city holds the title of World Cup Capital? Answer: (Two Words)

6. In World Cup of Mexico 1970, Brazil was the first country to win the competition three times and was thus entitled to keep definitely the cup trophy. What was the name of this trophy? Answer: (Two Words)

7. Name the mascot of the World Cup in Spain 1982. El Toro Toreador Naranjito Hidalgo

8. Korea-Japan in 2002 will be World Cup XVII. How many nations have won the title 'World Champion'? 7 5 16 8

9. Which of the World Cup winners have never won the title when hosting the tournament? Brazil Italy Germany England

10. Franz Beckenbauer was the captain of Germany when they defeated The Netherlands in the final match of World Cup 1974. His skill and finesse when playing ball earned him the nickname _________ ? Answer: (One Word)