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2006 World Cup Potpourri Trivia Quiz

General questions about 2006s most exciting event!

A multiple-choice quiz by adamchase. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
adamchase

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
234,812

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. Germany won in the highest scoring opening match in World Cup history. Who did they play and what was the score? Hint

England 3-1

Argentina 6-0

Costa Rica 4-2

Spain 4-0

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Question 2 of 10

2. Ronaldo of Brazil became the leading scorer in World Cup history in the match against Ghana. How many goals did he have? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Of all the 2006 World Cup jerseys, one manufacturer stood out by having imprinted pictures on their shirts. Who was it? Hint

Nike

Puma

adidas

Umbro

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Question 4 of 10

4. Italy made it to the Final for the first time in many years. When was the last World Cup where they made it to the Final? Hint

France 1998

USA 1994

Korea/Japan 2002

Mexico 1986

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Question 5 of 10

5. USA had a very dissapointing World Cup. They lost to the Czechs 3-0, drew Italy on an own goal, and lost to Ghana 2-1. Who was the only American player to actually score? Hint

Landon Donovan

DeMarcus Beasley

Brian McBride

Clint Dempsey

6. There were 3 matches prior to the semis that went to a shootout. Germany vs Argentina, Ukraine vs Switzerland, and Portugal vs England. Portugal won in one of the most exciting shootouts in World Cup history. What was the shootout score? Hint

3-1

5-3

5-4

4-2

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Question 7 of 10

7. Brazil, Portugal, and Germany were 3 of the teams that won all of their group games. What was the other team? Hint

Argentina

Italy

France

Spain

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the leading scorer of the tournament prior to the semi-finals? Hint

Ronaldo, Brazil

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal

Thierry Henry, France

Miroslav Klose, Germany

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where was the final being played? Hint

Berlin

Frankfurt

Munich

Dortmund

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these cities hosted matches for the 2006 World Cup? Hint

Monchengladbach

Dusseldorf

Manheim

Kaiserslautern

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Germany won in the highest scoring opening match in World Cup history. Who did they play and what was the score?

Answer: Costa Rica 4-2

This match was played in Munich.

2. Ronaldo of Brazil became the leading scorer in World Cup history in the match against Ghana. How many goals did he have?

Answer: 15

He broke Gerd Muller of Germany's record of 14.

3. Of all the 2006 World Cup jerseys, one manufacturer stood out by having imprinted pictures on their shirts. Who was it?

Answer: Puma

Ghana, Saudi Arabia, and Czech Republic were some of the teams that wore Puma in 2006.

4. Italy made it to the Final for the first time in many years. When was the last World Cup where they made it to the Final?

Answer: USA 1994

This Final went to a penalty shootout at the Rose Bowl.

5. USA had a very dissapointing World Cup. They lost to the Czechs 3-0, drew Italy on an own goal, and lost to Ghana 2-1. Who was the only American player to actually score?

Answer: Clint Dempsey

Dempsey was a bright spot for the Americans. He played for the New England Revolution.

Answer: 3-1

Ricardo made 3 saves for Portugal.

7. Brazil, Portugal, and Germany were 3 of the teams that won all of their group games. What was the other team?

Answer: Spain

Spain beat Ukraine, Tunisia, and Saudi Arabia in group play, only to lose to France in the next round.

8. Who was the leading scorer of the tournament prior to the semi-finals?

Answer: Miroslav Klose, Germany

Klose was the 3rd leading scorer in 2002. He played for Werder Bremen.

9. Where was the final being played?

Answer: Berlin

the Olympiastadion would see Italy vs France in the Final. It also hosted the 1936 Summer Olympics.

10. Which of these cities hosted matches for the 2006 World Cup?

Answer: Kaiserslautern

Kaiserslautern hosted the Italy-USA group match as well as the Italy-Australia Round of 16 thriller.

Source: Author adamchase

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