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Quiz about World Cup Stadia
Quiz about World Cup Stadia

World Cup Stadia Trivia Quiz


Test your knowledge of cities and stadia which have hosted games in the soccer World Cup finals since 1930!

A multiple-choice quiz by Dizart. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
Dizart
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
187,226
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
10 / 20
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833
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Question 1 of 20
1. Uruguay 1930: All the matches in the tournament were played in the capital, Montevideo.


Question 2 of 20
2. Italy 1934: In which city were games played at the Mussolini Stadium? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. France 1938: Which Paris stadium hosted the final? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. Brazil 1950: Which city was the venue for the shock 1-0 victory by the USA over England? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Switzerland 1954: Which 2 teams played in the only game staged at the Cornaredo stadium in Lugano? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. Sweden 1958: Which stadium hosted the final? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. Chile 1962: Hosts Chile played all their games in the capital, Santiago.


Question 8 of 20
8. England 1966: Apart from Wembley Stadium, which other London venue hosted a group match? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. Mexico 1970: Brazil played all their games up to and including the Semi-Final in the Jalisco Stadium. In which city? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. West Germany 1974: Which city was the venue for the famous meeting between East and West Germany? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. Argentina 1978: In which city did Argentina play their second round games? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. Spain 1982: Which stadium hosted the opening match of the tournament between Argentina and Belgium? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. Mexico 1986: The final was played in the same stadium as the 1970 final.


Question 14 of 20
14. Italy 1990: In which city did the Semi-Final between Italy and Argentina take place? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. USA 1994: Which stadium was the venue of the first-ever indoors game in World Cup finals history? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. France 1998: Which 2 countries contested the opening match at the Stade de France? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. France 1998: Paris hosted one of the Semi-Finals, which city hosted the other? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. Japan and Korea 2002: In which city did South Korea shock Spain in the Quarter Finals? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. Japan and Korea 2002: Which city hosted the final? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. Germany 2006 : Which is the only city from the former East Germany which will host matches in the tournament? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Uruguay 1930: All the matches in the tournament were played in the capital, Montevideo.

Answer: True

Three stadia in Montevideo were used; Central Park, Pocitos Stadium and Centenario Stadium, which staged the final between the hosts and Argentina.
2. Italy 1934: In which city were games played at the Mussolini Stadium?

Answer: Turin

After World War II, the stadium's name was changed to the more politically-correct Stadio Comunale.
3. France 1938: Which Paris stadium hosted the final?

Answer: Stade Colombes

Italy defeated Hungary 4-2 to win their second successive title.
4. Brazil 1950: Which city was the venue for the shock 1-0 victory by the USA over England?

Answer: Belo Horizonte

Larry Gaetjens scored the winning goal at the Mineiro Stadium.
5. Switzerland 1954: Which 2 teams played in the only game staged at the Cornaredo stadium in Lugano?

Answer: Italy and Belgium

Italy defeated Belgium 4-1 in the only match played in Lugano, but were themsleves eliminated by hosts Switzerland in their next game.
6. Sweden 1958: Which stadium hosted the final?

Answer: Rasunda

The Rasunda Stadium in Stockholm was the venue as Brazil defeated hosts Sweden 5-2 to lift the trophy for the first time.
7. Chile 1962: Hosts Chile played all their games in the capital, Santiago.

Answer: False

Although they played their group games in Santiago, Chile moved to the city of Arica for their Quarter-Final versus the Soviet Union.
8. England 1966: Apart from Wembley Stadium, which other London venue hosted a group match?

Answer: White City

France met Uruguay in the only game played at the White City, a surprise choice as venue given that it was not a regular venue for soccer.
9. Mexico 1970: Brazil played all their games up to and including the Semi-Final in the Jalisco Stadium. In which city?

Answer: Guadalajara

Brazil moved on to the capital, Mexico City, for the final versus Italy, which they won 4-1.
10. West Germany 1974: Which city was the venue for the famous meeting between East and West Germany?

Answer: Hamburg

The Volkparkstadion in Hamburg was the venue as East Germany recorded a shock 1-0 victory over their neighbours in a group game. West Germany recovered sufficiently to go on and win the trophy.
11. Argentina 1978: In which city did Argentina play their second round games?

Answer: Rosario

The hosts played all their second round games at the Rosario Central Stadium.
12. Spain 1982: Which stadium hosted the opening match of the tournament between Argentina and Belgium?

Answer: Nou Camp

The Nou Camp in Barcelona was the venue as Belgium shocked holders Argentina 1-0.
13. Mexico 1986: The final was played in the same stadium as the 1970 final.

Answer: True

The Azteca Stadium in Mexico City hosted the final match of both the 1970 and 1986 tournaments.
14. Italy 1990: In which city did the Semi-Final between Italy and Argentina take place?

Answer: Naples

The San Paolo Stadium in Naples was the venue as Argentina eliminated the hosts in a penalty shoot-out.
15. USA 1994: Which stadium was the venue of the first-ever indoors game in World Cup finals history?

Answer: Silverdome

The Pontiac Silverdome was the venue as the USA drew 1-1 with Switzerland.
16. France 1998: Which 2 countries contested the opening match at the Stade de France?

Answer: Brazil and Scotland

Holders Brazil kicked-off the tournament with a 2-1 victory over Scotland.
17. France 1998: Paris hosted one of the Semi-Finals, which city hosted the other?

Answer: Marseille

Brazil defeated Holland 4-2 on penaties after a 1-1 draw at the Velodrome.
18. Japan and Korea 2002: In which city did South Korea shock Spain in the Quarter Finals?

Answer: Gwangju

The Koreans won 5-3 on penalties after the match had finished goalless.
19. Japan and Korea 2002: Which city hosted the final?

Answer: Yokohama

Brazil defeated Germany 2-0 in the final in Yokohama.
20. Germany 2006 : Which is the only city from the former East Germany which will host matches in the tournament?

Answer: Leipzig

The brand-new Zentral Stadion will host 4 group games as well as a match in the round of 16.
Source: Author Dizart

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