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This document is a quiz about facts from the 21 previous FIFA World Cup tournaments. Some key facts included are: - In 1930, Uruguayan scorer Hector Castro had part of his arm amputated. - Egypt was the first African country to compete in 1934. - Cuba beat Romania in 1938 to advance, despite drawing their first match. - After losing at home in 1950, Brazil changed their kit colors for 1954. - Just Fontaine of France set the record of 13 goals in a single tournament in 1958. - England's Jimmy Greaves had to wear a shirt urinated on by a stray dog in 1962.

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World Cup quiz: how much do you know about the 21 previous tournaments? https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/nov/16/world-cup-quiz-21- tournaments
1.1930. What was notable about Héctor Castro, one of Uruguay’s scorers in the final against Argentina? • He was born in Argentina • Part of his arm had been amputated • He was related to Fidel Castro • The World Cup final was his last game for Uruguay
1.1930. What was notable about Héctor Castro, one of Uruguay’s scorers in the final against Argentina? • He was born in Argentina • Part of his arm had been amputated • He was related to Fidel Castro • The World Cup final was his last game for Uruguay Part of his arm had been amputated. Castro severed part of his right forearm while using an electric saw when he was 13 years old. He was nicknamed “El Divino Manco” – the one-armed god.
2.1934. Which country became the first from Africa to compete at a World Cup finals? • Egypt • Morocco • Tunisia • Algeria
2.1934. Which country became the first from Africa to compete at a World Cup finals? • Egypt • Morocco • Tunisia • Algeria • Egypt lost to Hungary 4-2 in their only match at the 1934 finals.
3. 1938. In their only appearance at a World Cup finals, which country beat Romania to progress to the second round? • New Zealand • Haiti • Cuba • Dutch East Indies
3. 1938. In their only appearance at a World Cup finals, which country beat Romania to progress to the second round? • New Zealand • Haiti • Cuba • Dutch East Indies • CubaCuba beat Romania 2-1 in a replay, having drawn 3-3 in the first match. They lost 8-0 to Sweden in the second round.
4.1950. After their defeat to Uruguay in the deciding match of the tournament (the so-called Maracanaço) what did Brazil do to change their luck before the next World Cup in 1954? • None of the starting XI played for Brazil again • They changed their kit from all-white to yellow shirt with green trim and blue shorts • A national day of mourning was declared • Their manager, Flávio Costa, never managed the team again
4.1950. After their defeat to Uruguay in the deciding match of the tournament (the so-called Maracanaço) what did Brazil do to change their luck before the next World Cup in 1954? • None of the starting XI played for Brazil again • They changed their kit from all-white to yellow shirt with green trim and blue shorts • A national day of mourning was declared • Their manager, Flávio Costa, never managed the team again • They changed their kit from all-white to yellow shirt with green trim and blue shortsThe kit was changed to represent the national colours of Brazil.
5.1954. This tournament featured the highest- scoring match at a World Cup finals. How many goals were scored in the game? • Eight • 10 • 12 • 14
5.1954. This tournament featured the highest- scoring match at a World Cup finals. How many goals were scored in the game? • Eight • 10 • 12 • 14 • 12Austria beat World Cup hosts Switzerland 7-5 in Lausanne. Austria’s Theodor Wagner and Switzerland’s Josef Hügi both scored hat-tricks.
6.1958. How many goals did Just Fontaine score in the tournament, setting the record for an individual goalscorer? • Seven • Nine • 11 • 13 • 13Fontaine scored his 13 goals in just six matches, including two hat-tricks against Paraguay and West Germany (when he scored four).
7.1962. What was the unfortunate consequence for England striker Jimmy Greaves when he collected a stray dog during England’s quarter-final with Brazil? • The dog bit him • Greaves injured his hamstring and had to be substituted • The dog urinated on his shirt • Greaves was booked
7.1962. What was the unfortunate consequence for England striker Jimmy Greaves when he collected a stray dog during England’s quarter-final with Brazil? • The dog bit him • Greaves injured his hamstring and had to be substituted • The dog urinated on his shirt • Greaves was booked • The dog urinated on his shirtGreaves had to wear the shirt for the remainder of the match as there was no spare kit. He became known as Garrincha’s dog-catcher in Brazil thereafter.
8.1966. At which ground did North Korea beat Italy in one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history? • Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough • Roker Park, Sunderland • St James’ Park, Newcastle • Villa Park, Birmingham
8.1966. At which ground did North Korea beat Italy in one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history? • Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough • Roker Park, Sunderland • St James’ Park, Newcastle • Villa Park, Birmingham • Ayresome Park, MiddlesbroughAyresome Park was the venue when Pak Doo-Ik’s scored the only goal of the game.
9.1970. What feat did Pelé achieve? He remains the only player to do this. • The only Brazilian to win a golden boot • Most assists by any player in World Cup history • He scored in every match • Only player to win three World Cups
9.1970. What feat did Pelé achieve? He remains the only player to do this. • The only Brazilian to win a golden boot • Most assists by any player in World Cup history • He scored in every match • Only player to win three World Cups • Only player to win three World CupsTheir 1970 triumph was Pelé’s third successful campaign after 1958 and 1962.
10.1974. Who was the English referee in the final between the Netherlands and West Germany? • Ken Aston • Norman Burtenshaw • Arthur Ellis • Jack Taylor
10.1974. Who was the English referee in the final between the Netherlands and West Germany? • Ken Aston • Norman Burtenshaw • Arthur Ellis • Jack Taylor • Jack TaylorTaylor was the first referee to award a penalty in a World Cup final after only two minutes from which Neeskens scored and then 23 minutes later, he gave one to West Germany which Paul Breitner converted.
11.1978. How many players in the Argentina squad went on to play club football in England? • One • Three • Five • Seven
11.1978. How many players in the Argentina squad went on to play club football in England? • One • Three • Five • Seven • Three. Ossie Ardiles and Ricky Villa joined Tottenham immediately after the World Cup final, and Alberto Tarantini played 23 matches for Birmingham City.
12.1982. Who scored England’s fastest goal at a World Cup finals, scoring after just 27 seconds in their 3-1 win over France? • Steve Coppell • Trevor Francis • Kevin Keegan • Bryan Robson
12.1982. Who scored England’s fastest goal at a World Cup finals, scoring after just 27 seconds in their 3-1 win over France? • Steve Coppell • Trevor Francis • Kevin Keegan • Bryan Robson • Bryan RobsonEngland were knocked out in the second group stage, while France made it through to the semi-finals.
13.1986. Who became the first England player to be sent off at a World Cup finals? • Terry Butcher • Steve Hodge • Bryan Robson • Ray Wilkins
13.1986. Who became the first England player to be sent off at a World Cup finals? • Terry Butcher • Steve Hodge • Bryan Robson • Ray Wilkins • Ray WilkinsWilkins received a second yellow card after throwing the ball at the referee during the goalless draw with Morocco.
World cup quiz.pptx
World cup quiz.pptx
World cup quiz.pptx
World cup quiz.pptx