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Quiz about World Cup History 2
Quiz about World Cup History 2

World Cup History [2] Trivia Quiz


Have a go at some more of my World Cup trivia. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by johnw05. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
johnw05
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
281,325
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which country had the honour of hosting the 1938 World Cup? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Cuba took part in the World Cup for the first time in 1938. What was the score in their first game? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which player finished top scorer in the 1938 World Cup? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What team finished the tournament in third place in the 1938 World Cup? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the score in the final of the 1938 World Cup? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which team had the honour of hosting the World Cup in 1950? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How many teams took part in the 1950 World Cup? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. England took part for the first time in the 1950 World Cup. What was the score in their game against the USA? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. How many teams from South America took part in the 1950 World Cup finals? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was the score in the 1950 World Cup Final? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which country had the honour of hosting the 1938 World Cup?

Answer: France

Despite the threat of war in Europe, France was chosen to host the third World Cup.
2. Cuba took part in the World Cup for the first time in 1938. What was the score in their first game?

Answer: Cuba 3 - Romania 3

Cuba drew 3-3 and then beat Romania 2-1 in the replay. They were beaten 8-0 by Sweden in the next round.
3. Which player finished top scorer in the 1938 World Cup?

Answer: Leonidas

Brazillian Leonidas finished the tournament with 8 goals.
4. What team finished the tournament in third place in the 1938 World Cup?

Answer: Brazil

Brazil beat Sweden 4-2 in the third place playoff match.
5. What was the score in the final of the 1938 World Cup?

Answer: Italy 4 - Hungary 2

Italy won 3-2 and became the first team to successfully defend the title.
6. Which team had the honour of hosting the World Cup in 1950?

Answer: Brazil

Brazil hosted the tournament after an absence of 12 years because of World War II.
7. How many teams took part in the 1950 World Cup?

Answer: 13

As in the tournament of 1930, only 13 teams took part.
8. England took part for the first time in the 1950 World Cup. What was the score in their game against the USA?

Answer: U.S.A. 1 - England 0

In one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, the U.S.A. beat England 1-0. It was met with such disbelief in England that one newspaper thought it was a mistake and reported it as a 10-1 win to England.
9. How many teams from South America took part in the 1950 World Cup finals?

Answer: 5

Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Uruguay, and Paraguay were the five teams who took part.
10. What was the score in the 1950 World Cup Final?

Answer: Uruguay 2 - Brazil 1

This was the second time that Uruguay had competed in the World Cup finals and the second time they had won it.
Source: Author johnw05

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