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World Cup 1974 Trivia Quiz

It's been a while, but do you know the answers?

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

Author
Vermic

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
14,296

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2156

Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (3/10), dinipie (7/10), Robinsgirl28 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the first game that Holland played, against Uruguay, there was one Dutch player who scored both goals. What is his name? Hint

Johnny Rep

Theo de Jong

Rob Rensenbrink

Willy van de Kerkhof

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which African nation in Group B played against Brazil, Scotland and Yugoslavia? Hint

South Africa

Zaire

Tunisia

Nigeria

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Question 3 of 10

3. The name of the referee in the final was? Hint

Taylor

Holzenbein

Van Gemert

Di Pinto

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Question 4 of 10

4. An upset in Group D, when Haiti scored first to lead 1-0 against Italy. What is the name of the Haitian player who scored that goal? Hint

Hanon

Sanon

Manon

Canon

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Question 5 of 10

5. The most controversial game in Group A was the match between West Germany and East Germany. Who scored the only goal in that match? Hint

Muller

Beckenbauer

Sparwasser

Breitner

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Question 6 of 10

6. When Holland played against Brazil, the Dutch won with 2-0. Can you remember the names of the players who scored for The Netherlands? Hint

Rensenbrink and Rep

Neeskens and Cruyff

Van Hanegem and Neeskens

Jansen and Cruyff

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Question 7 of 10

7. Germany won the world title after winning the final 2-1 against The Netherlands. Which country became third? Hint

Brazil

Argentina

Italy

Poland

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why was the match between Poland and West Germany was delayed? Hint

The referee couldn't find a ball

Because of heavy rain

The referee had forgotten his watch

Because there was snow on the field

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the Dutch goalkeeper that played in the final? Hint

Sies Wever

Piet Schrijvers

Jan Jongbloed

Jan van Beveren

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many countries participated in the 1974 World Cup? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the first game that Holland played, against Uruguay, there was one Dutch player who scored both goals. What is his name?

Answer: Johnny Rep

2. Which African nation in Group B played against Brazil, Scotland and Yugoslavia?

Answer: Zaire

3. The name of the referee in the final was?

Answer: Taylor

4. An upset in Group D, when Haiti scored first to lead 1-0 against Italy. What is the name of the Haitian player who scored that goal?

Answer: Sanon

5. The most controversial game in Group A was the match between West Germany and East Germany. Who scored the only goal in that match?

Answer: Sparwasser

6. When Holland played against Brazil, the Dutch won with 2-0. Can you remember the names of the players who scored for The Netherlands?

Answer: Neeskens and Cruyff

7. Germany won the world title after winning the final 2-1 against The Netherlands. Which country became third?

Answer: Poland

8. Why was the match between Poland and West Germany was delayed?

Answer: Because of heavy rain

9. What is the name of the Dutch goalkeeper that played in the final?

Answer: Jan Jongbloed

10. How many countries participated in the 1974 World Cup?

Answer: 16

Source: Author Vermic

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