If you are a Soccer/ Football fan, chances are that you love the World Cup when it comes around every 4 years. We have put together the ultimate World Cup quiz that will test your knowledge of the history of the Tournament. This includes specific trivia questions about records, winners, and more.
The Ultimate World Cup Quiz
INSTRUCTIONS: All you have to do is answer the trivia questions below and we will give you a result at the very end. It will automatically move you on to the next question after you select your answer. We also have provided some additional context below the quiz so you can check the ones that you got wrong.
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World Cup Trivia Questions And Answers
Here are all of the questions and answers from our quiz. This will provide you with some additional context on the questions that you got wrong.
1) Which Country Hosted & Won The First-Ever FIFA World Cup In 1930?
Uruguay hosted and also won the first-ever World Cup in 1930. They defeated Argentina in the finals, 4 to 2.
2) France Won The 2018 World Cup After Beating Croatia In The Finals. How Many Goals Did Kylian Mbappé Score During This Game?
Kylian Mbappé ended up scoring one goal during the game, which was the fourth overall for France. His team went on to win by a score of 4 to 2.
3) How Many World Cups Did Diego Maradona Win With Argentina As A Player?
Maradona won one World Cup with Argentina. This came in 1986, where Argentina beat Germany, 3 to 2. Maradona did not score during this game but still won the Golden Ball award for the tournament.
4) Germany Defeated Argentina To Win The 2014 World Cup. How Many Goals Did Lionel Messi Score In The Final Game?
The answer is zero as Germany won the game, 1 to 0. Messi did have 4 goals during the tournament though.
Speaking of him, make sure to take our Lionel Messi quiz to test your knowledge of his career.
5) Italy Defeated France In Penalty Kicks To Win The 2006 World Cup. What Was The Score Of This Game Before It Went To Penalties?
The game was tied 1 to 1 before it went into penalties. Italy ended up winning the Penalties by a score of 5 to 3 to win the game.
6) Which Country Has Won The Most Total World Cups?
The answer is Brazil, who has won the World Cup 7 times. They have also finished second 4 times and third 2 times.
7) Who Did Brazil Beat In Penalties To Win The 1993 World Cup?
The answer is Italy, as Brazil beat them in Penalties to win the 1993 World Cup. The game was tied 0 to 0 after full time and then Brazil won 3 to 2 in Penalties.
8) Which Player Has Won The Most World Cups (As A Player)?
The answer is Pele, who won three World Cups as a player. That includes in 1958, 1962, and 1970.
9) Which Country Hosted & Also Won The Second-Ever World Cup In 1934?
Italy hosted and also won the 1943 World Cup. This came after they beat Czechoslovakia in the final, 2 to 1.
10) What Year Did England Win Their First & Only World Cup?
England won their first World Cup in 1966. This came after they beat West Germany in the final, 4 to 2. England also hosted the event that year at Wembley Stadium.
11) True Or False: Cristiano Ronaldo & Portugal Have Made It To A World Cup Final
This is false as Ronaldo has never made it to a World Cup final as a member of Portungal. Portugal has also never made it to the final in their history.
12) Who Did France Beat In The Final To Win The 1998 World Cup?
France defeated Brazil to win the 1998 World Cup, 3 to 0. France also hosted the tournament that year.
13) True Or False: Pele Holds The Record For The Most Goals Scored In World Cup History.
This is false as that record is held by Miroslav Klose of Germany. He scored 16 goals in his four World Cup appearances (2002, 2006, 2010, and 2014). Pele scored 12 goals during his career.
14) How Many Times Did Czechoslovakia Make It To The World Cup Final?
Czechoslovakia made it to two World Cup finals in their history. This came in 1934 and also 1962. They lost both times.
15) True Or False: 2018 Was The First Time That Croatia Had Made It To A World Cup Final In Their History
This is true as before 2018, Crotia had never made it that far in their history.
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