World Cup Trivia Flashcards
Which country won the first World Cup?
Uruguay
In what year was the first World Cup held?
1930
What interval separates successive World Cup ?
four years
How many countries have won a World Cup?
seven
What country has won the most World Cups?
Brazil
How many World Cups has Brazil won?
five
How many World Cups has Italy won?
four
How many World Cups has Germany won?
three
How many World Cups has England won?
one
How many World Cups has Argentina won?
two
How many World Cups has France won?
one
Since the inaugural tournament, how many times has the tournament been cancelled?
twice
In what years was the World Cup cancelled?
1942 and 1946
How many teams compete in the World Cup final?
32
In 1983, what significant event occurred surrounding the World Cup?
The trophy was stolen from the Brazilian Football Association in Rio De Janeiro
How many teams competed for qualification for the World Cup in ?
198
What Brazilian player has won the title as both a player and coach?
Mário Zagallo
What German player has won the title as both a player and coach?
Franz Beckenbauer
Who is the only head coach to win multiple World Cups?
Vittorio Pozzo
Who has scored the most goals in World Cup play all time?
Ronaldo (15)
Who has scored the most goals in a single World Cup?
Just Fontaine (13)
Who has appeared in the most World Cups?
Antonio Carbajal (five) and Lothar Mathäus (five)
Who has played in the most World Cup matches?
Lothar Mathäus
What individual player has won the most World Cups?
Pelé
How many World Cups has Pelé won?
three
Who has appeared in the most World Cup games as captain of his team?
Diego Maradona (15)
Who has scored the most goals in a single World Cup match?
Oleg Salenko (five)
Who is the oldest goal scorer in World Cup history?
Roger Milla (age 42)
Who is the youngest goal scorer in World Cup history?
Pelé (age 17)
How many people worldwide watched the final of the 2006 World Cup?
715 million (one ninth of the world’s population)
