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Soccer Quiz: Argentinian Soccer | 10 Questions

Players, coaches, teams, and important events and facts in Argentinian soccer.

A multiple-choice quiz by ceci1980. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ceci1980

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
203,112

Updated
Jul 01 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was Argentina's national team coach in the 1986 World Cup? Hint

Jose Luis Menotti

Marcelo Bielsa

Alfio Basile

Carlos Bilardo

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Question 2 of 10

2. Against what team did Diego Armando Maradona score the best goal (polled by FIFA 2002) in World Cup history? Hint

Brazil

Belgium

England

Germany

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Question 3 of 10

3. From 1941 to 1946, this team was called "The Machine" (La M�quina) for the way they played. It was said they played like an oiled machine, working perfectly as a team. What team was that? Hint

Racing Club

Boca Juniors

River Plate

Independiente

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Question 4 of 10

4. When did Boca Juniors win its first Libertadores Cup? Hint

1978

1977

1986

2001

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Question 5 of 10

5. When did Argentina win its first Olympic gold medal in men's soccer? Hint

Athens 2004

Los Angeles 1984

Amsterdam 1928

Atlanta 1996

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the first 70 years of World Cup history (1930-2000), there were 17 World Cup tournaments. Of those 17, Argentina won two, and were losing finalists on two other occasions.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which team's stadium was nicknamed, 'The Elephant Cemetery' (El cementerio de los elefantes), because most of the time important teams who play there lose their matches? Hint

Newell's Old Boys

Colon de Santa Fe

Estudiantes de La Plata

Rosario Central

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Question 8 of 10

8. Boca Juniors' fans are usually called Xeneizes. This word defines where most of Boca's first fans, mostly immigrants came from. Where did they come from? Hint

Spain

Italy

Poland

Romania

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these clubs was the first to be founded? Hint

Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata

Banfield

River Plate

Newell's Old Boys

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Question 10 of 10

10. Professional soccer began in Argentina in 1931. Which of the following clubs was the first to win 30 championships? Hint

Boca Juniors

River Plate

Independiente

Racing Club

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was Argentina's national team coach in the 1986 World Cup?

Answer: Carlos Bilardo

Carlos Bilardo coached the National Team in both the 1986 and 1990 World Cup. In the 1986 edition, Argentina came in first, and in 1990 lost the final to the German National Team.

2. Against what team did Diego Armando Maradona score the best goal (polled by FIFA 2002) in World Cup history?

Answer: England

The second goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals game was voted the best goal in World Cup history in a poll conducted by FIFA in 2002. The match ended 2-1 and the first goal was also by Maradona and scored by "the hand of God".

3. From 1941 to 1946, this team was called "The Machine" (La M�quina) for the way they played. It was said they played like an oiled machine, working perfectly as a team. What team was that?

Answer: River Plate

Some of the players in this team were Pedernera, Moreno, Labruna, and Lousteau among others.

4. When did Boca Juniors win its first Libertadores Cup?

Answer: 1977

This was the first Libertadores Cup for Boca Juniors. The final match was played against Cruzeiro from Brazil and was decided by penalty kicks.

5. When did Argentina win its first Olympic gold medal in men's soccer?

Answer: Athens 2004

This was the first time Argentina had ever won Olympic Gold. In Athens, with a splendid performance by forward Carlos Tevez and the rest of the team, they finally got it.

6. In the first 70 years of World Cup history (1930-2000), there were 17 World Cup tournaments. Of those 17, Argentina won two, and were losing finalists on two other occasions.

Answer: True

World Cup champions in 1978 and 1986. Second place in 1930 and 1990.

7. Which team's stadium was nicknamed, 'The Elephant Cemetery' (El cementerio de los elefantes), because most of the time important teams who play there lose their matches?

Answer: Colon de Santa Fe

River and Boca mainly have had a hard time when time they visited Colon thus earning the nickname.

8. Boca Juniors' fans are usually called Xeneizes. This word defines where most of Boca's first fans, mostly immigrants came from. Where did they come from?

Answer: Italy

The "La Boca" neighbourhood, home of Boca Juniors in Buenos Aires, was mainly inhabited by Italian immigrants at the beginning of the 20th century, when Argentina received the largest amount of immigrants in its history.

9. Which of these clubs was the first to be founded?

Answer: Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata

Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata, the oldest soccer club in Argentina, was founded in 1887.

10. Professional soccer began in Argentina in 1931. Which of the following clubs was the first to win 30 championships?

Answer: River Plate

River Plate won their 30th title, in the professional era, in 2002. Boca Juniors won their 20th title the year before, in 2001. Independiente won their 13th title in 1994.

Source: Author ceci1980

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