Do You Actually Know World Cup Soccer?
How much do you really know about World Cup Soccer?
- 1.
What is the governing body for soccer in England?
- A.
Football Association
- B.
FIFA
- C.
Premier League
- D.
UK Football Alliance
Correct Answer
A. Football Association -
- 2.
How many days are there between the end of one World Cup and the start of the next one?
- A.
730
- B.
1370
- C.
365
- D.
1012
Correct Answer
B. 1370 -
- 3.
What did legendary USSR goalie Lev Yashin say that he had before every game to "tone the muscles"?
- A.
Vitamins
- B.
A B12 Injection
- C.
Acupuncture
- D.
A Strong Drink
Correct Answer
D. A Strong Drink -
- 4.
What was the nickname of the always black-clad Russian goalie Lev Yashin?
- A.
The Wizard
- B.
The Dynamo
- C.
The Bear
- D.
Black Spider
Correct Answer
D. Black Spider -
- 5.
At what World Cup were yellow/red cards first used?
- A.
1958
- B.
1982
- C.
1970
- D.
1966
Correct Answer
C. 1970 -
- 6.
Prior to winning in 1966, how many World Cups had England won?
- A.
0
- B.
2
- C.
4
- D.
3
Correct Answer
A. 0 -
- 7.
What was the nickname of German midfielder-turned-defender Franz Beckenbauer?
- A.
Der Kaiser
- B.
BB
- C.
The Beck
- D.
Der Bingle
Correct Answer
A. Der Kaiser -
- 8.
Who won the 1974 World Cup, hosted by West Germany?
- A.
Argentina
- B.
Brazil
- C.
Switzerland
- D.
West Germany
Correct Answer
D. West Germany -
- 9.
What Pele-inspired euphemism is commonly used with reference to soccer?
- A.
The Greatest Show On Earth
- B.
The Only Game
- C.
The World's Sport
- D.
The Beautiful Game
Correct Answer
D. The Beautiful Game -
- 10.
After Germany won in 1974, what was its total number of World Cup championships?
- A.
3
- B.
2
- C.
1
- D.
4
Correct Answer
B. 2 -
- 11.
What number did Tip and Tap, the 1974 World Cup mascots, wear on their jerseys?
- A.
1
- B.
74
- C.
0
- D.
46
Correct Answer
B. 74 -
- 12.
What was the total attendance of the 1974 World Cup games?
- A.
1,000,899
- B.
1,774,022
- C.
899,889
- D.
66,000
Correct Answer
B. 1,774,022 -
- 13.
What was the name of the 1978 World Cup mascot?
- A.
El Nino
- B.
Bueno
- C.
Gauchito
- D.
Jalapeno
Correct Answer
C. Gauchito -
- 14.
Who won the 1978 World Cup in Argentina?
- A.
USSR
- B.
France
- C.
West Germany
- D.
Argentina
Correct Answer
D. Argentina -
- 15.
Which country failed to qualify in both 1974 and 1978?
- A.
Mexico
- B.
Iran
- C.
Tunisia
- D.
England
Correct Answer
D. England -
- 16.
What international company debuted as a sponsor at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina?
- A.
Coca-Cola
- B.
Marlboro
- C.
McDonalds
- D.
Taco Bell
Correct Answer
A. Coca-Cola -
- 17.
What was the seating capacity of Estadio Monumental, the main venue for the 1979 World Cup?
- A.
350,000
- B.
45,000
- C.
38,000
- D.
76,000
Correct Answer
D. 76,000 -
- 18.
In what year did the first World Cup mascot debut?
- A.
1966
- B.
1982
- C.
1950
- D.
1974
Correct Answer
A. 1966 -
- 19.
How many people crammed into Wembley Stadium to watch the 1966 final?
- A.
16,000
- B.
98,000
- C.
188,000
- D.
50,000
Correct Answer
B. 98,000 -
- 20.
In what year was the World Cup first televised in color?
- A.
2002
- B.
1958
- C.
1970
- D.
1988
Correct Answer
C. 1970 -
- 21.
Who presented England with the World Cup trophy in 1966?
- A.
Queen Elizabeth II
- B.
Prince Philip
- C.
Paul McCartney
- D.
Princess Margaret
Correct Answer
A. Queen Elizabeth II -
- 22.
In what year did the host country have venues in Guadalajara, Mexico City, Leon, Puebla and Tolouca?
- A.
2002
- B.
1988
- C.
1954
- D.
1970
Correct Answer
D. 1970 -
- 23.
In what World Cup year was the Zaire goalkeeper replaced after allowing 3 goals in just 22 minutes?
- A.
1988
- B.
1974
- C.
1972
- D.
1970
Correct Answer
B. 1974 -
- 24.
When were 3000 fans allowed to go from East to West Germany for a match between the two countries?
- A.
1970
- B.
1986
- C.
1974
- D.
1994
Correct Answer
C. 1974 -
- 25.
In what year did West Germany capture its second World Cup title?
- A.
1986
- B.
1974
- C.
1994
- D.
1970
Correct Answer
B. 1974 -
- 26.
In what year did East Germany player Jurgen Sparwasser score his only World Cup goal?
- A.
1966
- B.
1996
- C.
1982
- D.
1974
Correct Answer
D. 1974 -
- 27.
Johan Cruyff retired from the game the evening before the start of which World Cup?
- A.
1978
- B.
1970
- C.
1986
- D.
1974
Correct Answer
A. 1978 -
- 28.
In what year did host Argentina suddenly introduce color TV to the nation just prior to the World Cup?
- A.
1954
- B.
1978
- C.
1970
- D.
1998
Correct Answer
B. 1978 -
- 29.
Which country hosted the 1982 World Cup?
- A.
Spain
- B.
Bermuda
- C.
Canada
- D.
Austria
Correct Answer
A. Spain -
- 30.
What color was Naranjito, the kilt-wearing, fruit-inspired mascot of the 1982 World Cup?
- A.
Red
- B.
Orange
- C.
Blue
- D.
White
Correct Answer
B. Orange -
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