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They Think It's All Over Trivia Quiz

The title of this quiz will be forever associated with 1966, especially if you're English. This is my quiz about the 1966 World Cup, events surrounding it and the games played.

A multiple-choice quiz by craig1jack. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
craig1jack

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
323,715

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Jules Rimet Trophy was on display in England when it was stolen. What was the name of the now-famous dog which found the trophy? Hint

Shep

Laddie

Bruno

Pickles

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Question 2 of 10

2. The 1966 FIFA World Cup had a mascot called "World Cup Willie". What type of animal was Willie? Hint

Bulldog

Horse

Dragon

Lion

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Question 3 of 10

3. Italy never made it past the first round. Which other team never made it past the qualifying stage, causing another big shock? Hint

Spain

Argentina

Brazil

Hungary

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the first round, what was the venue for the match between Uruguay and France? Hint

Stamford Bridge

Upton Park

White City Stadium

Highbury

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Question 5 of 10

5. Quarter-final West Gemany v Uruguay: what happened in this match that had an influence on the final score?

Hint

West German goalkeeper sent off

Two players for Uruguay sent off

Extra time was played

Uruguay striker broke his leg

6. Quarter-final North Korea v Portugal: the surprise package of the '66 World Cup, North Korea, had already knocked out Italy in the first round 1-0. They almost did it again in this match against Portugal. What was the final score? Hint

2-0

5-3

4-3

3-2

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Question 7 of 10

7. Quarter-final England v Argentina: Whenever these two teams meet in World Cup finals, there is always some incident the match is remembered for. In this match it was a sending off of an Argentinian player. Who was it? Hint

Juan Marzolini

Diego Onega

Paolo Solari

Antonio Rattin

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Question 8 of 10

8. Both semi-finals, England v Portugal and West Germany v USSR, ended 2-1. Who scored both of England's goals in the semi-final? Hint

Bobby Charlton

Jimmy Greaves

Geoff Hurst

Martin Peters

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Question 9 of 10

9. Final, England v West Germany: All of England was at a standstill for this match. It was a very tense 2-2 draw at full time but England eventually triumphed 4-2 in extra time. Most might know that Geoff Hurst scored a hat trick in this match, but who scored the other goal for England? Hint

Roger Hunt

Bobby Charlton

Martin Peters

Alan Ball

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the final, who was the commentator that uttered the immortal words, "They think it's all over, it is now"? Hint

John Motson

David Coleman

Kenneth Wolstenholm

Tony Gubba

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Jules Rimet Trophy was on display in England when it was stolen. What was the name of the now-famous dog which found the trophy?

Answer: Pickles

It was found wrapped in newspaper in some bushes in London. A replica was also made in case the original wasn't found. It is in the English National Football Museum.

2. The 1966 FIFA World Cup had a mascot called "World Cup Willie". What type of animal was Willie?

Answer: Lion

The idea came from the three lions which are on the badge of the England football team.

3. Italy never made it past the first round. Which other team never made it past the qualifying stage, causing another big shock?

Answer: Brazil

Brazil were the previous winners in 1962. They had on their team one of the world's greatest footballers, Pele. However, controversial losses to Portugal and Hungary put pay to their challenge.

4. In the first round, what was the venue for the match between Uruguay and France?

Answer: White City Stadium

It was played at White City Stadium because when the match was originally scheduled to be played at Wembley, it clashed with the greyhound racing. The owner refused to reschedule the greyhound racing.

5. Quarter-final West Gemany v Uruguay: what happened in this match that had an influence on the final score?

Answer: Two players for Uruguay sent off

The final score was 4-0 to West Germany. Uruguay had 2 players sent off in the match, Horacio Troche and H�ctor Silva.

Answer: 5-3

An incredible quarterfinal. North Korea went 3-0 up in the first half before hero of the hour Eusebio pulled one back before halftime. In the second half, Eusebio netted three more goals along with a goal from Augusto. This was one of the best quarterfinals seen.

Answer: Antonio Rattin

Antonio Rattin was sent off. All the Argentinian players protested. Rattin himself took a slow walk off. He eventually had to be escorted off by policemen. England won the match 1-0.

8. Both semi-finals, England v Portugal and West Germany v USSR, ended 2-1. Who scored both of England's goals in the semi-final?

Answer: Bobby Charlton

It was Bobby Charlton who scored both goals, to put England into the World Cup final for the first time.

Answer: Martin Peters

West Gemany scored first after 12 minutes via Helmut Haller. Geoff Hurst equalised after 16 minutes. Martin Peters put England ahead in the 78th minute. With a minute to go, West Germany got a free kick and scored by Wolfgang Weber. This took the match into extra time.

In the 98th minute Geoff Hurst got his second goal. In the final minute he got his hat trick. The World Cup was won by England and a very tired but jubilant England captain Bobby Moore lifted the Jules Rimet Trophy.

10. In the final, who was the commentator that uttered the immortal words, "They think it's all over, it is now"?

Answer: Kenneth Wolstenholm

The scene: England were 3-2 up in the final minute of extra time. A small pitch invasion ensues in the corner. Geoff Hurst was clean through on goal. At this point Kenneth Wolstenholm comments, "Some people are on the pitch, some people are on the pitch.

They think it's all over". At this point, Geoff Hurst shoots and the ball flies into the back of the net. Wolstenholm then continues, "It is now." The England team that day were Gordon Banks, George Cohen, Ray Wilson, Nobby Stiles, Jack Charlton, Bobby Moore, Bobby Charlton, Martin Peters, Alan Ball, Geoff Hurst, Roger Hunt, and manager Sir Alf Ramsey.

Source: Author craig1jack

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