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The Federation Internationale de Football Association, the FIFA World Cup is an international soccer competition. The first FIFA World Cup was held in 1930, with Uruguay defeating Argentina 4-2. The United States finished third, one spot ahead of Yugoslavia. The competition is held every four years with different member countries hosting the event.
252 quizzes and 3,528 trivia questions.
1.
  FIFA World Cup History - Part 2 editor best quiz   best quiz  
Match Quiz
 11 Qns
Notable facts of each edition (1982 - 2022)
This is the follow-up to my previous quiz of interesting facts of the World Cups, covering the editions that took place during the last four decades.
Easier, 11 Qns, Gispepfu, Aug 20 24
Easier
Gispepfu
Aug 20 24
175 plays
2.
  Has He Scored in the World Cup Final?    
Collection Quiz
 15 Qns
There is no higher pinnacle in the world of football than watching thousands of fans screaming excitedly after you have put the ball in the back of the net in any game, let alone the biggest game on the biggest stage of the game, the World Cup Final.
Average, 15 Qns, dim_dude, Mar 28 24
Average
dim_dude gold member
Mar 28 24
195 plays
3.
  FIFA World Cup History - Part 1 editor best quiz   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 11 Qns
Notable facts of each edition (1930 - 1978)
FIFA World Cup is one of the major worldwide sporting events, drawing more and more attention with each successive edition. Looking back in time, we can find some interesting facts on each edition, so let's revisit the first half of them.
Average, 11 Qns, Gispepfu, Aug 20 24
Average
Gispepfu
Aug 20 24
109 plays
4.
  Blame Game   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
FIFA World Cup Mistakes
Football is a team sport, but sometimes, one person's mistakes can be so notorious or costly that they end up blamed for the team's misfortunes. This quiz is about some unfortunate FIFA World Cup participants. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Lpez, Dec 26 22
Average
Lpez gold member
Dec 26 22
198 plays
5.
  World Cup Legends   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
These footballers will remain in memories forever. How many soccer legends do you know from 1930-1994. Learn more about these legends as you play.
Average, 25 Qns, ff501998, Aug 20 24
Average
ff501998
Aug 20 24
4092 plays
6.
  Soccer World Champions 1930-2018    
Match Quiz
 21 Qns
This quiz tests your knowledge about which countries have won the World Cup and when.
Very Easy, 21 Qns, Bohr, Aug 20 24
Very Easy
Bohr
Aug 20 24
291 plays
7.
  Least Likely To Win: Ten World Cup Underdogs   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Football games are often more fun when underdogs are victorious. This quiz is about ten national squads that weren't expected to go too far in the World Cup but surprised the world with their great performances. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Lpez, Jul 02 22
Average
Lpez gold member
Jul 02 22
220 plays
8.
  Famous Red Cards (1998-2010)   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten questions on red cards that have been awarded to players at the FIFA World Cup. Good luck and I hope you enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, jonnowales, Aug 13 10
Average
jonnowales gold member
682 plays
9.
  World Cup Soccer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is all about soccer's (men's) World Cup, from the first tournament in 1930, through to the 2022 edition.
Average, 10 Qns, Dizart, Jul 06 23
Average
Dizart gold member
Jul 06 23
185 plays
10.
  World Cup Team Nicknames   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The FIFA World Cup sees countries from all over the globe compete. Do you know their nicknames?
Easier, 10 Qns, anthonys22, Aug 20 24
Easier
anthonys22
Aug 20 24
1982 plays
trivia question Quick Question
Who lost the World Cup final in 1982, held in Spain?

From Quiz "World Cup Losers"




11.
  World Cup Hosts    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is a quiz on world cup hosts from 1930-2002, all 17 World Cups plus 3 extra questions at the end! Good luck!
Easier, 20 Qns, marchmadness, Aug 20 24
Easier
marchmadness
Aug 20 24
2388 plays
12.
  We Are The Champions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I have chosen my favorite nine final World Cup competitions plus a little history about the World Cup.
Easier, 10 Qns, Babilonia, Aug 20 24
Easier
Babilonia gold member
Aug 20 24
294 plays
13.
  History of the World Cup   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's see what you know about the history of the World Cup.
Average, 10 Qns, jill-geo, Aug 20 24
Average
jill-geo
Aug 20 24
1866 plays
14.
  World Cup Top Goalscorers    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This Quiz will test your World Cup knowledge of the top goalscorers from 1930-2002. I'm going to name the year and where it took place, and all you have to do, is to guess who scored the most goals in that particular Cup. Good Luck!
Average, 20 Qns, Kopp2003, Aug 20 24
Average
Kopp2003
Aug 20 24
2380 plays
15.
  FIFA World Cup Captains: Part 1    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match the winning country and captain of the team in these World Cup victories.
Easier, 10 Qns, zambesi, Aug 20 24
Easier
zambesi
Aug 20 24
258 plays
16.
  World Cup History [1] Test    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
1930 to 1966. Let's see how much you know about the biggest and best, most talked about tournament in the world.
Easier, 10 Qns, oafmanchris42, Dec 06 09
Easier
oafmanchris42
1071 plays
17.
  FIFA World Cup Captains: Part 2    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match the winning country and captain of the team in these World Cups?
Easier, 10 Qns, zambesi, Aug 20 24
Easier
zambesi
Aug 20 24
200 plays
18.
  World Cup Losers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Just how much do you know about World Cups? I am going to name years of the World Cup, and you have to answer who lost the final.
Average, 20 Qns, Kopp2003, Aug 11 16
Average
Kopp2003
2123 plays
19.
  A Few Interesting Topics About FIFA World Cup    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
So you like soccer? Let´s see how much you know about it with a few questions about FIFA World Cup.
Average, 10 Qns, darkjero30, Jun 30 18
Average
darkjero30
Jun 30 18
522 plays
20.
  World Cup: Who Am I?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions about some players in the World Cup. Hope you enjoy it!
Average, 10 Qns, adamania11, Aug 22 08
Average
adamania11
3230 plays
21.
  World Cup History 1930-2002   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This quiz is all about the soccer World Cup all across its history from 1930 to 2002. How much do you remember? Have fun!
Average, 25 Qns, DidiGonzales, Apr 07 23
Average
DidiGonzales
Apr 07 23
2086 plays
22.
  Football World Cup    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Soccer is the most widely played sport in the world and the World Cup is its showcase event. How much do you think you know about it ?
Average, 10 Qns, JSBach, Jun 28 23
Average
JSBach
Jun 28 23
3039 plays
23.
  World Cup History [2]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From the 1970 World Cup onwards. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, oafmanchris42, Dec 06 09
Easier
oafmanchris42
909 plays
24.
  World Cup Winners    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Easy quiz: name the champions.
Average, 20 Qns, nicoletto, May 29 07
Average
nicoletto
4674 plays
25.
  Up! Up! Grab the Cup    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From the inception of the World Cup Series the many nations have tried to rise up and take the coveted cup. This quiz is about teams which may or may not have grabbed this cup for their country.
Average, 10 Qns, Verne47, Jun 26 14
Average
Verne47
274 plays
26.
  World Cup Losing Teams    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Do you know what teams lost in the World Cup Finals?
Easier, 20 Qns, marchmadness, Nov 08 09
Easier
marchmadness
2029 plays
27.
  Who Remembers The Bronze Medallist?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The FIFA soccer World Cup, held every four years, is the biggest sporting event in the world after the summer Olympics. There have been many memorable finals, but do you remember the bronze medalists?
Easier, 10 Qns, akg1486, Jul 12 18
Easier
akg1486
Jul 12 18
204 plays
28.
  1930-1998 World Cups   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
The following questions are carefully selected in order to examine a player's knowledge over the topic of soccer 1930-1998 World Cup history.
Tough, 25 Qns, mario_kempes, Dec 01 09
Tough
mario_kempes
2086 plays
29.
  World Cup Runners-Up    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
They say that winners are always remembered. What about those who lose the final match?
Average, 20 Qns, blackandgreen, Sep 26 14
Average
blackandgreen
340 plays
30.
  FIFA World Cup 1966-2002   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions about the FIFA World Cup from 1966-2002.
Average, 10 Qns, BigUncleChester, Oct 02 20
Average
BigUncleChester
Oct 02 20
1737 plays
31.
  A Short History of the FIFA World Cup    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The World Cup is the biggest football tournament there is, so here it is, a quiz of facts and interesting info all about the FIFA World Cup.
Average, 10 Qns, Elij, Nov 16 16
Average
Elij
519 plays
32.
  An A-Z of Nations in the World Cup    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This is a quiz about footballing nations from A to Z, but alas, without the letter X. I have tried to focus on the World Cup finals as much as possible. I hope you enjoy it.
Difficult, 25 Qns, papasmurf13, Jan 01 12
Difficult
papasmurf13
449 plays
33.
  Modern FIFA World Cup Moments   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For most of us fresh quiz buffs, 1930-1966 might be a stretch, so let us see how we fare with questions ranging from 1970-2006.
Tough, 10 Qns, Triviacentric, Sep 24 10
Tough
Triviacentric
991 plays
34.
  Average World Cup History [1] Quiz - 10 Questions   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge on the history of the first two soccer World Cups.
Average, 10 Qns, johnw05, Dec 06 09
Average
johnw05
1349 plays
35.
  Some World Cup Wackos    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some strange people doing strange things in the World Cup Finals have popped up throughout the years. Do you remember them?
Average, 10 Qns, glacierboy, May 29 07
Average
glacierboy
1318 plays
36.
  Test yourself! FIFA World Cup Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz about soccer on the world's grandest stage.
Average, 10 Qns, braxtal, May 21 07
Average
braxtal
2284 plays
37.
  FIFA: World Cups    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Football is one of the most popular sports in the world. FIFA World Cup is the most important soccer tournament, and below you'll find ten questions to test your knowledge of this event.
Tough, 10 Qns, Graccho, May 29 07
Tough
Graccho
3840 plays
38.
  I Played in That Team #1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I didn't myself, but each question will name ten players from a famous World Cup winning team. Can you guess which of the choices made up the starting XI? Good luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, silverginger, Jul 11 09
Difficult
silverginger gold member
1136 plays
39.
  FIFA World Cup Managers: Part 1    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Can you match the winning country and manager/coach of the team in these World Cups.
Average, 10 Qns, zambesi, Aug 26 18
Average
zambesi
Aug 26 18
152 plays
40.
  World Cup Goalkeepers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some say that the goalkeeper is the most important player in the field because sometimes one mistake and you're out. In this game you are not knocked out after one mistake so, go and enjoy
Average, 10 Qns, Barzilay, May 29 07
Average
Barzilay
2558 plays
41.
  World Cups 1962-1998    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten different World Cups from 1962 to 1998. Remember which year these events occured?
Average, 10 Qns, graeffe, Sep 19 24
Average
graeffe
Sep 19 24
668 plays
42.
  1930-2002 World Cup Statistics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The World Cup is the greatest international sporting competition in, well, the history of sport! How well do you know the World Cups of 1930 to 2002?
Average, 10 Qns, Pariah, May 29 07
Average
Pariah
1765 plays
43.
  Free-Kick Goals in World Cups    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Free-kicks near the penalty box represent good scoring opportunities, and some of the most beautiful goals in World Cups have come direct from free-kicks.
Difficult, 10 Qns, rochar_vot, Dec 07 11
Difficult
rochar_vot
614 plays
44.
  World Cup History Test    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This is a World Cup history quiz. It mostly covers the period 1930 to 1990. It is not easy! However get through all of it and uncover more interesting trivia in my additional info about the answer. Good luck!
Very Difficult, 20 Qns, chelman, Mar 23 10
Very Difficult
chelman
2273 plays
45.
  World Cup Stadia    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Test your knowledge of cities and stadia which have hosted games in the soccer World Cup finals since 1930!
Difficult, 20 Qns, Dizart, Dec 07 11
Difficult
Dizart gold member
834 plays
46.
  The Greatest Show On Earth   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The greatest show on earth. How much do you know?
Average, 10 Qns, iain.g, Dec 20 07
Average
iain.g
947 plays
47.
  World Cup Shoot Outs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome to my quiz about penalty shootouts in World Cup soccer matches.
Tough, 10 Qns, rochar_vot, May 31 07
Tough
rochar_vot
552 plays
48.
  World Cup Mixture    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz includes a mixture of questions related to the World Cup Finals along their history, games, teams, and more. Have fun.
Average, 10 Qns, ABW, Mar 22 11
Average
ABW
660 plays
49.
  World Cup   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Welcome to my World Cup Finals quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, Mvja1991, Jan 17 10
Average
Mvja1991
1377 plays
50.
  FIFA World Cup Top 4 Places 1978-2014    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Continuation of Part 2 of FIFA World Cup top 4 places. Congratulations to those who did well in Part 1. Keep up the effort and enjoy the quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, wilfredwee, Oct 10 17
Average
wilfredwee
151 plays
51.
  History of the World Cup [1]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz tests your knowledge on the history of the World Cup between 1930 and 1954. Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, lloydizzle3, Apr 03 11
Average
lloydizzle3
320 plays
52.
  World Cup Winners [1]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I say the year, you say who won the World Cup.
Easier, 10 Qns, pandabear0666, Dec 06 09
Easier
pandabear0666
1022 plays
53.
  Legendary World Cup Clashes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You will be given the match and the date when it took place, then asked to give the correct result. Have fun !
Average, 10 Qns, vishvakarman, May 29 07
Average
vishvakarman
1031 plays
54.
  World Cup Winners [2]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Part 2 of identifying who won which World Cup.
Easier, 10 Qns, pandabear0666, Dec 06 09
Easier
pandabear0666
751 plays
55.
  10 Questions on History of the FIFA World Cup    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the greatest sporting event in the world, the FIFA World Cup. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Snatch_90, Oct 02 20
Average
Snatch_90
Oct 02 20
640 plays
56.
  History of the World Cup [2]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz tests you on the history of the World Cup from 1958 to 1974. Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, lloydizzle3, Mar 26 11
Average
lloydizzle3
219 plays
57.
  World Cup Finals Tournaments    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How much do you know about some of the strange or unusual things that has happened during the seventy year history of the World Cup Finals.
Tough, 10 Qns, Ridgeback, May 29 07
Tough
Ridgeback
2002 plays
58.
  FIFA World Cup Mixed Bag    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a mixed bag quiz based on some World Cups.
Difficult, 10 Qns, pucdlrow, Dec 07 11
Difficult
pucdlrow
657 plays
59.
  World Cup History [2]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have a go at some more of my World Cup trivia. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, johnw05, Dec 06 09
Tough
johnw05
796 plays
60.
  The FIFA: World Cup    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just a few questions to test your knowledge! Enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, jimc, May 29 07
Average
jimc
800 plays
61.
  For The World Cup Genius    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you want to refresh your memory and had some fun, try this quiz!
Average, 10 Qns, Barzilay, Sep 10 07
Average
Barzilay
1373 plays
62.
  FIFA World Cup Top 4 Places 1930-1974    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge on FIFA World Cup top 4 nations from 1930 to 1974. Good luck :)
Average, 10 Qns, wilfredwee, Dec 04 17
Average
wilfredwee
129 plays
63.
  What do you know about World Cup History?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are some easy questions about the world-cup.
Average, 10 Qns, jantje, May 29 07
Average
jantje
1390 plays
64.
  Superstars of the World Cup    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions all football fans should know about the World Cup.
Average, 10 Qns, Ducie, May 29 07
Average
Ducie
802 plays
65.
  World Cup Upsets    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The FIFA World Cup has a history of throwing up some memorable upsets. Can you remember those giant killers? Test your knowledge.
Tough, 10 Qns, Kaiser_Sauzee, May 29 07
Tough
Kaiser_Sauzee
633 plays
66.
  World Cup Firsts!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the many firsts of the World Cup. Enjoy! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, 12791, May 15 09
Average
12791
396 plays
67.
  FIFA World Cup Statistics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz for all the FIFA World Cup stats and record specialists. :)
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, AllanAllan, Dec 07 11
Very Difficult
AllanAllan
490 plays
68.
  The Soccer World Cup    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The soccer World Cup is the most popular sports event. Let's see if you remember some anecdotes and facts about it!
Tough, 10 Qns, Barzilay, May 08 06
Tough
Barzilay
1013 plays
69.
  World Cup Penalty Shoot-Outs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten interesting questions about the World Cup shoot-outs during 1982-2002 tournaments. All questions refer to this era only. Thanks.
Difficult, 10 Qns, graeffe, Dec 07 11
Difficult
graeffe
547 plays
70.
  History of the World Cup [3]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the history of the World Cup. It focuses between 1978 to 1994. Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, lloydizzle3, Apr 02 11
Average
lloydizzle3
209 plays
71.
  Unusual World Cup Stats 1930-2002    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz may have a few surprises for you. It covers all World cup finals games from 1930-2002. Good Luck! (Note that in all questions, Germany includes West Germany from 1954 until reunification.....)
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, hews, Nov 24 09
Very Difficult
hews
1163 plays
72.
  World Cup Firsts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All things only happen once for the first time. Here are some of the Football World Cup firsts questions
Difficult, 10 Qns, Andrei_Calin, Oct 01 12
Difficult
Andrei_Calin
257 plays
73.
  FIFA World Cup: 1986 to 2006    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Are you World Cup trivia gurus interested in the six World Cups played from 1986 to 2006. Take this quiz and find out. If you have watched the World Cups, this should not be too tough.
Tough, 10 Qns, pucdlrow, Dec 07 11
Tough
pucdlrow
920 plays
74.
  FIFA World Cup Quiz Challenge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Okay, I agree, this one is pretty tough. But the real soccer fans will definitely know the answer to some of these questions. Good luck!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, Roppihofla, Jul 11 09
Very Difficult
Roppihofla
1818 plays
75.
  The Ultimate FIFA World Cup History Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Think you know a lot about world's most popular sport? Give this FIFA World Cup history quiz a try!
Difficult, 10 Qns, MeanMachine19, Dec 07 11
Difficult
MeanMachine19
611 plays
76.
  World Cup Top Scorers: 1930-2006    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is all about World Cup Top Scorers from 1930 to 2006.
Difficult, 10 Qns, bloodyman, Feb 07 10
Difficult
bloodyman
583 plays
77.
  Bad Performances in World Cups    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are teams that would rather forget their participation in World Cups. Let's remember some of these teams.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, gemael, Dec 23 22
Very Difficult
gemael
Dec 23 22
538 plays
78.
  World Cup Young Player Award    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the Best Young Player Award from 1958 to 2002. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, sporty4426, Aug 15 24
Average
sporty4426
Aug 15 24
353 plays

FIFA World Cup Trivia Questions

1. 1994: In what was perhaps the most tragic mistake of all, defender Andres Escobar scored an own goal in a group stage match against the USA. Which country, which was eliminated in the group stage, was Escobar representing?

From Quiz
Blame Game

Answer: Colombia

Andres Escobar was a Colombian defender who had a promising future in football. Escobar played for Atlético Nacional for most of his career and was included in Colombia's squads for the 1990 and 1994 World Cups. Colombia arrived at the 1994 tournament as favorites to win their group, but they shockingly ended in the last place of Group A and were eliminated in the first round. In a match against the United States, Escobar accidentally pushed the ball into his own goal, giving the Americans an advantage (the match ended 2-1 for the U.S.) Months after the Cup, Escobar was murdered in Colombia. It is widely believed that the murderers were upset about the own goal, especially because they were drug lords who had lost money from betting on the match. The tragedy highlighted the violent conditions in the country back then.

2. Which African nation, home to legendary forward Roger Milla, exceeded expectations in the Italy 1990 World Cup by beating the reigning champions Argentina in the group stage and making it to the quarter-finals by defeating Colombia?

From Quiz Least Likely To Win: Ten World Cup Underdogs

Answer: Cameroon

The 1990 World Cup was held in Italy and is infamously known as one of the World cups with the fewest goals in modern history. Cameroon was part of Group B alongside Romania, the Soviet Union, and Argentina (winners of the previous World Cup in Mexico). The Cameroonians were not among the favorites to even make it past the group stage, but that changed in their shocking 1-0 win over Argentina in their first match of the tournament. By also beating Romania and through a lucky combination of other scores in the group, Cameroon qualified for the knockout stage as the leader of Group B even after suffering a 4-0 loss against the Soviet Union. The "Indomitable Lions" surprised the world again when they beat Colombia by 2-1 in a round of 16 match where all three goals were scored at extra time. Striker Roger Milla scored both of Cameroon's goals within two minutes! Unfortunately for the Cameroonians, their journey came to an end in a heart-stopping match against England. Cameroon was ahead at one point by 2-1, but two late penalty kick goals scored by Gary Lineker sealed England's win.

3. The World Cup in 1998 was held in France, where the host nation beat Brazil in the final. In third place was a country that made its first appearance in the World Cup and in fact didn't exist a decade earlier. Who finished third?

From Quiz Who Remembers The Bronze Medallist?

Answer: Croatia

Formerly a part of Yugoslavia, Croatia became a recognized independent country in 1992. Their biggest star in the 1998 world cup was Davor Suker who was also the tournament's top scorer with six goals in seven games.

4. 1978 Argentina Which team lost to host nation in the final match after extra time?

From Quiz FIFA World Cup Top 4 Places 1978-2014

Answer: Netherlands

If Dutch forward Rob Resenbrink's shot in the final minute of regulation time did not hit the upright, the Netherlands would have won their first-ever World Cup.

5. Which nation finished third in the first World Cup in 1930?

From Quiz FIFA World Cup Top 4 Places 1930-1974

Answer: USA

Only thirteen nations took part in the first ever World Cup. Uruguay beat Argentina 4-2 in the Final. USA finished third which was their best ever result.

6. The first FIFA World Cup took place in 1930 in Uruguay. There were only 13 teams. World Cup Final score was 4-2. Who won?

From Quiz We Are The Champions

Answer: Uruguay

Two years before, at the 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam, Uruguay beat Argentina 2-1 (in a replay as the teams had played out a 1-1 draw). The same teams contested the first World Cup Final, and the same team won. Yugoslavia and USA were the losing semi-finalists (there was no 3rd place match) The 13 teams were: They were Belgium, France, Romania, Yugoslavia, Uruguay, the host, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Chile, Peru, the U.S. and Mexico. The competition expanded from 16 to 24 teams for Spain 1982, and to 32 teams for 1998 France.

7. The first World Cup tournament was held in 1930. The host of the joust - Uruguay - won the final with the result of 4-2. Who did they play against?

From Quiz World Cup Runners-Up

Answer: Argentina

Uruguay had trailed 1-2 at the half time, but in the end they managed to win. The following day was declared a national holiday in the country. Meanwhile, in Buenos Aires a rabble threw stones at the Uruguayan consulate.

8. The first World Cup Series was played in Uruguay in 1930. Which team came up, up and grabbed the Cup?

From Quiz Up! Up! Grab the Cup

Answer: Uruguay

Argentina and Uruguay were the finalists in the first World Cup. Argentina was dominant in the first half but the Uruguayans were encouraged and mobilised by their captain's half-time talk. The team rose to the occasion, restored their lead and with one minute remaining Hector Castro made it clear that the Uruguayans would be the first team to rise up, up to take the Cup. Football's most coveted prize was proudly held by Nasazzi as the team players cried for joy.

9. Who was the first player to miss a penalty kick at the world cup?

From Quiz World Cup Firsts

Answer: Valdemar de Brito (Brazil, 1934 in Italy)

Valdemar de Brito will remain in football history for two things: he was the first player to ever miss a penalty at the World Cup (in the game lost against Spain 1-3) and he was the one who discovered and mentored the great Pele.

10. The 1982 FIFA World Cup was held in Spain. One of the First Round matches was played between Hungary and El Salvador. It wasn't a game of any import; but why is it still remembered?

From Quiz A Few Interesting Topics About FIFA World Cup

Answer: Hungary won 10-1 and scored most goals in a single match.

The match was the second game of Group 3 and was played at El Nuevo Estadio in Elche. Hungary was a very good team, in fact it had already played two World Cup Finals (in 1938 and 1954 losing both of them). On the other hand Spain 1982 was El Salvador's second appearance at the World Cup finals (the other one had been in Mexico 1970), and it was also one of the weakiest teams of the Cup. El Salvador lost the match 10-1. The previous record score of 9-0 was achieved twice: Hungary v South Korea (1954) and Yugoslavia v Zaire (1974).

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

From Quiz History of the World Cup [2]

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.

12. Who was the top scorer of the 1978 World Cup?

From Quiz History of the World Cup [3]

Answer: Mario Kempes

He scored six goals in total, including one in the final. Argentina won the final 3-1 on their home soil. Ramon Quiroga was a Peruvian goalkeeper.

13. Where was the first-ever World Cup held?

From Quiz History of the World Cup [1]

Answer: Uruguay

The first World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930; it was chosen because it had been Olympic football champion in 1924. Uruguay eventually went on to win it, beating Argentina 2-1. Hector Castro scored the winning goal in the last minute of the final.

14. How many consecutive World Cup minutes did Switzerland play (2006 and 2010)without conceding a goal?

From Quiz FIFA World Cup Statistics

Answer: 559

Switzerland's 559 consecutive minutes without conceding a goal was broken when Mark González scored in 75th minute for Chile in South Africa 2010 (the second game of the tournament). They had played four games at the 2002 World Cup without condeding a goal (they went out on penalties vs. Ukraine).

15. The 1998 World Cup marked only the second time that a European nation defeated a South American nation in a World Cup final. When was the first?

From Quiz FIFA World Cup Mixed Bag

Answer: 1990

West Germany in 1990 became the first European team to beat a South American team (Argentina) in a WC final.

16. When the Bafana Bafana were chosen as the hosts of the 2010 World Cup they became the first African nation to be given that honor.

From Quiz World Cup Team Nicknames

Answer: South Africa

As the host country South Africa was the only team automatically qualified for the 2010 World Cup.

17. What was the score in the opening match of France '98 between Brazil and Scotland?

From Quiz History of the FIFA World Cup

Answer: 2-1

Brazil went on to get all the way to the final, losing 3-0 to hosts France, while Scotland were eliminated in the group stage.

18. Which country had the honour of hosting the 1938 World Cup?

From Quiz World Cup History [2]

Answer: France

Despite the threat of war in Europe, France was chosen to host the third World Cup.

19. Which country had the honour of hosting the first World Cup in 1930?

From Quiz World Cup History [1]

Answer: Uruguay

Uruguay were the hosts of the first ever World Cup, one that most European teams refused to enter, even though the hosts agreed to pay all traveling and hotel expenses for the competing teams.

20. What was the score between Brazil and Italy in the 1970 Final?

From Quiz World Cup

Answer: Brazil 4-1 Italy

It was 4-1 to Brazil with Carlos Alberto scoring the winner and one of the greatest goals.

21. Italy came second in the fabulous World Cup of 1970. Who won it?

From Quiz World Cup Winners [2]

Answer: Brazil

Pele shone for Brazil and this great side beat Italy 4-1.

22. Who won the very first World Cup in 1930?

From Quiz World Cup Winners [1]

Answer: Uruguay

Argentina came in 1930. In the first half, when Argentina were using their own ball, they were 2-1 up. But when Uruguay used their own ball, they won 4-2.

23. Who was the Lev Yashin award given to at the end of World Cup finals?

From Quiz Superstars of the World Cup

Answer: The goalkeeper voted the best in the tournament

Lev Yashin wore the shirt number 1. The late and great Lev Yashin was the best goalkeeper of all-time. His fantastic performances earned him 75 caps for the Soviet Union winning the 1956 Olympic gold.

24. When was the first ever World Cup?

From Quiz A Short History of the FIFA World Cup

Answer: 1930

The first ever FIFA World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930. It was organised by FIFA president Jules Rimet. The final was between Uruguay and Argentina, with Uruguay winning 4-2.

25. Who won the Best Young Player Award in 2001?

From Quiz World Cup Young Player Award

Answer: No one

The cup is every four years, and the next World Cup wasn't until 2002.

26. Italy won the 1938 World Cup, but which country was the runners up?

From Quiz History of the World Cup

Answer: Hungary

Italy won the final 4-2 to beat Hungary. The semi-finals were between Hungary v Sweden 5-1, and Italy v Brazil 2-1. France were the hosts in 1938.

27. Who won the first edition of the FIFA World Cup?

From Quiz World Cup Firsts!

Answer: Uruguay

Uruguay was also the host of the tournament. It was held in 1930.

28. Who won the Golden Boot at the 1990 World Cup finals?

From Quiz The Greatest Show On Earth

Answer: Salvatore Schillachi

The Italian scored 6 goals at the finals which were also held in Italy.

29. In which City did the USA defeat England 1-0 during the 1950 World Cup in Brazil?

From Quiz World Cup Upsets

Answer: Belo Horizonte

This was the USA's only victory in the tournament, going down to Chile and group winnners Spain in their other two matches.

30. Italy 1990: Who was the player wearing number 19 for Italy, who happened to be the tournament's Golden Boot winner?

From Quiz FIFA World Cup History

Answer: Salvatore Schillachi

"Toto" wasn't even going to make the squad, but fortunately enough for his country he scored six goals to win the Golden Boot and lead Italy to 3rd place.

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