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History of the World Cup [2] Trivia Quiz

This quiz tests you on the history of the World Cup from 1958 to 1974. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by lloydizzle3. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lloydizzle3

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
336,410

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Sweden hosted the 1958 World Cup. In what position did they finish? Hint

2nd place

They didn't make it out the group stages

4th place

1st place

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Pele's real name? Hint

Juan Silveira Dos Santos

Edison Arantes do Nascimento

Paulo Ederson Leite Emana

Robson De Souza Santos

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which two teams failed to qualify for the 1962 World Cup in Chile? Hint

France & Czechoslovakia

Bulgaria & Sweden

Czechoslovakia & Sweden

France & Sweden

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who scored for Czechoslovakia in the first 15 minutes in the 1962 World Cup final? Hint

Jarolim

Masopust

Garrincha

Jarolem

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the top scorer at the 1966 World Cup? Hint

Lev Yashin

Gary Linekar

Eusebio

Pele

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many people attended the final in 1966 at Wembley? Hint

58,000

115,000

97,000

82,000

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where was the 1970 World Cup held? Hint

Mexico

Egypt

Germany

Argentina

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Question 8 of 10

8. Brazil won the final of 1970 against Italy. What was the score? Hint

3-0

3-1

4-1

2-0

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who scored in every game his team played in at the 1970 World Cup? Hint

Franz Beckenbauer - Germany

Johan Cruyff - Netherlands

Pele - Brazil

Jairzinho - Brazil

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the 1974 World Cup, who scored the most goals in the tournament? Hint

Muampa Kazadi

Mario Kempes

Gerd Muller

Grzegorz Lato

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Sweden hosted the 1958 World Cup. In what position did they finish?

Answer: 2nd place

Sweden lost 5-2 to Brazil in the final. The legend Pele scored twice in the second half to clinch the final, despite going a goal down in the 4th minute. This final set Pele's reputation.

2. What is Pele's real name?

Answer: Edison Arantes do Nascimento

He was the youngest ever World Cup winner. Juan Silveira Dos Santos is known as 'Juan'. Robson De Souza Santos is the player known as 'Robinho'.

3. Which two teams failed to qualify for the 1962 World Cup in Chile?

Answer: France & Sweden

This World Cup was overshadowed by the 1960 earthquakes. These earthquakes caused structural damage to stadiums which the tournament would have been played. However, Chile came up with new stadiums in time for the tournament. Czechoslovakia qualified but never made it any further than the group stage.

4. Who scored for Czechoslovakia in the first 15 minutes in the 1962 World Cup final?

Answer: Masopust

Shortly after he scored, Brazil's Amarildo equalised. Then there were two goals in the 2nd half by Zito and Vava. Brazil won 3-1 and lifted the trophy for the second time. Garrincha is a Brazilian player, not Czechoslovakian.

5. Who was the top scorer at the 1966 World Cup?

Answer: Eusebio

Eusebio of Portugal scored a total of 9 goals. Lev Yashin is a Russian goalkeeper. Gary Linekar and Pele never played in this World Cup.

6. How many people attended the final in 1966 at Wembley?

Answer: 97,000

The stadium was packed on the final. The first half ended all level at 1-1. The full time whistle blew with the scores level at 2-2. Then in extra time, Geoff Hurst hit the crossbar and the ball bounced down and out. The goal was given, however many still argue its merits. Geoff Hurst then scored again shortly after.

7. Where was the 1970 World Cup held?

Answer: Mexico

They hosted the 9th World Cup. Morocco was the first African team to qualify since Egypt in 1934. Mexico also started the tradition of releasing 50,000 coloured balloons at the start of the ceremony.

8. Brazil won the final of 1970 against Italy. What was the score?

Answer: 4-1

Pele was in top form for his last World Cup appearance. He headed in 1 goal and assisted 2 others. Brazil eventually won 4-1 in a game they dominated. This 3rd World Cup win meant they got to keep the Rimet Trophy forever.

9. Who scored in every game his team played in at the 1970 World Cup?

Answer: Jairzinho - Brazil

He was the first player to achieve this feat. Germany's Franz Beckenbauer played a semi-final against Italy with a dislocated shoulder.

10. In the 1974 World Cup, who scored the most goals in the tournament?

Answer: Grzegorz Lato

He scored 7 goals in all. This was Poland's most successful World Cup at that point. They finished 3rd behind winners Germany and runner-up Netherlands.

Source: Author lloydizzle3

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