2022 FIFA World Cup Stats and Records Part 1 Quiz

Answer: Ghana

Ronaldo scored for Portugal in his first World Cup in 2006 when he was 21 years and 132 days old (21 yrs 4 mths). In his fifth World Cup in 2022, he scored a penalty against Ghana in the group stage on 24 November at the age of 37 years and 292 days old (37 yrs 9½ mths).

Answer: Pele (Brazil)

Messi scored a total of 13 goals at 4 World Cups - 2006, 2014, 2018 and 2022. He surpassed the great Pele, who scored 12 goals in 1958, 1962, 1966 and 1970. He drew level with Just Fontaine who still held the record of 13 goals in one tournament (in 1958). Gerd Muller scored 14 goals in 1970 and 1974. Ronaldo scored 15 goals over 4 tournaments in 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2006.

Answer: Thierry Henry

Giroud scored 2 goals against Australia to draw level with Henry as the all-time top scorer for France, with 51 goals. He surpassed Henry when he scored his 52nd goal against Poland in the Round of 16. In the quarter-final match against England, he headed in his 53rd goal for France.

Answer: Lilian Thuram

Lloris moved ahead of Lilian Thuram with his 143rd cap. He increased his tally to 144 against Morocco in the quarter-final and 145 against Argentina in the final.

Answer: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, the second lowest ranked team, beat Argentina 2-1 in their opening match. Argentina led 1-0 at half time, with Lionel Messi scoring a penalty in the 10th minute. Saudi Arabia hit back with two goals scored by Al-Sheri in the 46th minute and S. Al-Dawsan in the 53rd minute.

Answer: Spain and Ghana

Inaki Williams (born 1994), who represented Ghana, was born in Bilbao, Spain. His younger brother Nico Williams (born 2002), who was born in Navarre, Spain, represented Spain.

Answer: Saudi Arabia

Lewandowski broke his duck when he scored in 82nd minute in the 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia. He missed a penalty earlier in the match. His consolation penalty deep into added-on time of the Round of 16 defeat to France was his 78th international goal for Poland, surpassing Pele's 77 in international matches.
He played in the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments (Poland did not qualify in 2010 or 2014).

Answer: Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford scored 2 goals in their 3-0 win over Wales. His second goal was England's 100th World Cup goal. Stan Mortenson was the England's first scorer, in the 1950 tournament. Other countries to have scored 100 goals or more at a World Cup over 22 editions (1930-2022) are Brazil, Germany, Argentina, Italy, France and Spain.

Answer: Germany v. Costa Rica

Stephanie Frappart (born 1982) is a French referee. She became the first woman in history to officiate a men's World Cup match when Germany played Costa Rica on 1st December 2022. She was the fourth official in Mexico v. Poland match on 22 November 2022.

Answer: First Dutch player to score in his first three WC matches

Gakpo scored 3 goals in the tournament: 1 against Senegal in their 2-0 win, 1 goal against Ecuador in their 1-1 draw and 1 goal against Qatar in their 2-0 win. He did not score any goal in the Round of 16 against USA and in the quarter-final match against Argentina.