World Cup quiz

Which two countries co-hosted the 2002 finals?

• Japan

• South Korea

• China

• Vietnam

Who scored the winning goal in the 1986 final?

• Burruchaga

• Brown

• Valdano

• Maradona

Why was the kick off delayed in the 1978 final?

• Argentina objected to a bandage worn by a Dutch player

• Fans invaded the pitch

• The ref forgot his whistle

• The referee had to separate a brawl in the tunnel

In the 1982 finals, which country thrashed El Salvador 10-1 in their first group match, but still failed to qualify for the next round?

• Hungary

• Belgium

• Czechoslovakia

• Poland

How many games did Scotland lose in the 1974 finals?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

Match the year to the host:

• Mexico

• 1958

• Sweden

• 1990

• Italy

• 1974

• Chile

• 1962

• W Germany

• 1986

Which one of these teams was not a losing quarter-finalist at USA '94?

• Spain

• Netherlands

• Germany

• Romania

• Argentina

Answer explanation

Argentina lost to Romania in the second round

Who was the only England player to score from the spot in their loss on penalty kicks to Portugal at the 2006 finals?

• Owen Hargreaves

• Jamie Carragher

• Frank Lampard

• Steven Gerrard

• Peter Crouch

In the 2002 finals, ​ (a)   won the Golden Boot award, but ​ (b)   won the Golden Ball award for best player. ​ (c)   won the prize for the best young player.

• Ronaldo
• Oliver Kahn
• Landon Donovan
• Michael Ballack
• Robbie Keane
• Roberto Carlos

Who won the official Golden Ball prize for best player at the 2010 finals?

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