FIFA World Cup 1982 Trivia Quiz

Answer: 52

At the 1982 FIFA World Cup, a total of 52 matches were played. 36 games were played in the first group stage, where 24 teams were divided into six groups. 12 more games were played in the second group stage, which replaced the usual quarterfinals. The tournament then ended with four knockout matches: two semifinals, a third-place match, and the final.

Answer: El Salvador

In the 1982 World Cup, Hungary played El Salvador in a group stage match and won 10-1. Laszlo Kiss scored 3 goals in one half, achieving a hat-trick as a substitute. Despite this big win, Hungary did not advance to the second group stage because only the top two teams in the group moved on.

Answer: Battiston

In the 1982 World Cup semifinal, German goalkeeper Harald "Toni" Schumacher collided with French player Patrick Battiston. Schumacher hit Battiston in the head and chest, and Battiston lost consciousness and was seriously injured. The referee did not give any fouls or penalties, which caused a lot of controversy.

This moment is remembered as one of the most shocking incidents in World Cup history.

Answer: 5

One of the five was Diego Maradona from Argentina, who was sent off for a foul during a group match against Brazil. The other players who received red cards were Americo Gallego (Argentina), Ladislav Vizek (Czechoslovakia), Gilberto Yearwood (Honduras), and Mal Donaghy (Northern Ireland). Red cards meant the players had to leave the field immediately.

Answer: Zbigniew Boniek (Poland)

In the 1982 FIFA World Cup, Zico of Brazil scored 4 goals. Another player who also scored 4 goals was Zbigniew Boniek of Poland. Both players shared 3rd-4th place among the tournament's top scorers. Their goals helped their teams compete strongly in the group and knockout stages.

Answer: 6

Paolo Rossi of Italy scored 6 goals and won the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer. He scored three goals against Brazil, all in Italy's 3-2 win over them in the second group stage. Rossi also scored two goals against Poland in the semifinal. His sixth goal came in the final against West Germany, helping Italy win 3-1.

Answer: Italy v. West Germany 3-1

The 1982 World Cup final was played in Madrid, Spain, at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium (the home ground of Real Madrid). About 90,000 spectators watched the game. Italy beat West Germany 3-1. The goal scorers were: Paolo Rossi, Marco Tardelli, and Alessandro Altobelli for Italy, and Paul Breitner for West Germany.

Answer: Poland

After winning 3-2 against France in the third-place match, Poland finished in third place at the 1982 World Cup. The match was played in Madrid, Spain. The goals for Poland were scored by Andrzej Szarmach, Stefan Majewski, and Janusz Kupcewicz.

Answer: 146

In the 1982 FIFA World Cup, a total of 146 goals were scored. The team that scored the most goals was France, with 16 goals, followed by Brazil with 15 goals. Three teams scored 12 goals each: Italy, West Germany, and Hungary.

Answer: Dino Zoff

Dino Zoff, the goalkeeper of Italy, was 40 years old when he won the 1982 World Cup. He played in all of Italy's matches, including the final against West Germany, and became the oldest player ever to win a FIFA World Cup.