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1. The World Cup in 1998 was held in France, where the host nation beat Brazil in the final. In third place was a country that made its first appearance in the World Cup and in fact didn't exist a decade earlier. Who finished third?
2. The first ever World Cup to be split between two host nations was 2002 in Japan and South Korea. The latter team did well by making it to the semi-finals, but they didn't win the bronze. Which country, partly in Europe and partly in Asia, did?
3. The world of soccer is dominated by the countries with the big leagues, but every so often a "smaller" country makes good. In USA in 1994, a European country beat Bulgaria to win the bronze. It already had a bronze from 1950 and a silver from the time they hosted the World Cup in 1958. Who finished third in 1994?
4. The tournament in West Germany in 1974 is best remembered for the battle between the host nation, led by Franz Beckenbauer, and The Netherlands with Johan Cruyff. Their goalkeeper Jan Tomaszewski didn't concede a single goal when which European country beat Brazil 1-0 in the bronze match?
5. The very first FIFA World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930. The final was played between Uruguay and Argentina, where the host nation won, but the bronze medallist may surprise you. It was the only World Cup medal won by an English-speaking country until England's win in 1966. Hint: this country hosted the World Cup once in the 20th century.
6. The World Cup in Brazil 2014 was a disappointment for the host nation. After a humiliating 7-1 loss against Germany in the semi-final, they lost the bronze game to a country that won the silver medal in 1974, 1978 and 2010. Which country was that?
7. The host nation usually does pretty well. In 1990, the tournament's top scorer was the local player Salvatore Schillaci and the bronze game caused the supporters in Bari (where the match was played) to cheer when the home team won. In which country was the World Cup 1990 held?
8. The bronze medalist in 1970, 2006 and 2010 is a real power house in the FIFA World Cup. In 2006, third place was considered a disappointment by many as it was played on their home turf.
9. In 1958, striker Just Fontaine set what is now considered an unbreakable record by scoring 13 goals in a single tournament. His team ended up in third place after beating West Germany 6-3. For which country did Fontaine play?
10. Soccer is immensely popular in Latin countries, not the least on the Iberian Peninsula. Until the World Cup in South Africa in 2010, won by Spain, the best result an Iberian team had achieved was a bronze medal in England in 1966. Which country, with African-born super star Eusébio, won that bronze?
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