WORLD CUP HISTORY
What year was the first World Cup held?
a. 1930 b. 1950
c. 1966 d. 1970
a. 1930
Which country won the first World Cup? a. Italy b. Uruguay c. West Germany d. Brazil
b. Uruguay
This Argentinian player scored the controversial 'Hand of God' goal. a. Mario Kempes b. Diego Maradona c. Daniel Passarella d. Gabriel Batistuta
b. Diego Maradona
What year did Trinidad and Tobago first qualify for a World Cup Finals tournament? a. 1974 b. 1990 c. 2006 d. 2010
c. 2006
What country will host the 2018 World Cup? a. South Africa b. Brazil c. Russia d. Qatar
c. Russia
How many countries participated in the first World Cup?
a. 10 b. 13
c. 15 d. 18
b. 13
Which country won successive World Cup titles in 1934 and 1938? a. Uruguay b. Italy c. West Germany d. Brazil
b. Italy
Which country did Ronaldinho represent during his World Cup career? a. Spain b. Colombia c. Argentina d. Brazil
d. Brazil
Who was the captain of the Trinidad and Tobago World Cup team? a. Russell Latapy b. Shaka Hislop c. Stern John d. Dwight Yorke
d. Dwight Yorke
How many teams will participate in the 2018 World Cup? a. 24 b. 28 c. 30 d. 32
d. 32
The World Cup was cancelled in 1942 and 1946 because of ...
a. World War I b. World War II
c. Team boycotts d. Terrorists attacks
b. World War II
Which country both hosted and won the 1966 World Cup? a. Uruguay b. Italy c. England d. West Germany
c. England
This legendary Brazilian player is regarded as the greatest footballer in the history of the sport. a. Ronaldo b. Ronaldinho c. Pele d. Zico
c. Pele
Who was the coach of the Trinidad and Tobago World Cup team? a. Leo Beenhakker b. Bertille St. Clair c. Everard 'Gally' Cummings d. Stephen Hart
a. Leo Beenhakker
How many groups of teams will compete in the 2018 World Cup? a. 4 b. 6 c. 8 d. 10
c. 8
What was the name of the first World Cup trophy? a. FIFA World Cup Trophy b. Jules Rimet Trophy c. Continental Cup d. Confederations Cup
b. Jules Rimet Trophy
How many countries have won the World Cup since its inception? a. 5 b. 6 c. 7 d. 8
d. 8
This former England midfielder, who is married to a Spice Girl, is famous for his free kicks. a. David Beckham b. Bryan Robson c. John Barnes d. Glen Hoddle
a. David Beckham
What country hosted the World Cup tournament in which Trinidad and Tobago participated? a. France b. Korea/Japan c. Germany d. South Africa
c. Germany
On what date will the 2018 World Cup commence? a. Thursday 14th June, 2018 b. Friday 15th June, 2018 c. Saturday 16th June, 2018 d. Sunday 17th June, 2018
a. Thursday 14th June, 2018
Which country got to keep the original World Cup trophy? a. Italy b. West Germany c. Brazil d. Argentina
c. Brazil
Which country has won the most World Cup titles? a. Italy b. Germany c. Brazil d. Argentina
c. Brazil
Who is the leading goal scorer in World Cup history? a. Pele b. Miroslav Klose c. Thomas Muller d. Ronaldo
b. Miroslav Klose
What team did Trinidad and Tobago play in their first match in the World Cup Finals tournament? a. England b. Paraguay c. Bahrain d. Sweden
d. Sweden
When will the final match of the 2018 World Cup take place? a. Thursday 12th July, 2018 b. Friday 13th July, 2018 c. Saturday 14th July, 2018 d. Sunday 15th July, 2018
d. Sunday 15th July, 2018