World Cup Quiz - the answers...

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How many teams will compete in this year’s World Cup?

a) 24
b) 32
c) 40

The Taeguk Warriors are the nick name of which country's team?

a) Korea Republic
b) Japan
c) Scotland

In which country was the last World Cup held?

a) Germany
b) France
c) Italy

What injury ruled David Beckham out of England’s World Cup Squad?

a) Torn achilles tendon
b) Broken finger
c) Bruised ribs

How many World Cup tournaments have England played in?

a) 11 (actually 12 including this one!!)
b) 13
c) 15

Which new rule is being introduced at the 2010 World Cup?

a) No yellow cards
b) No stopping before kicking a penalty
c) No goal celebrations

Who won the 1986 World Cup?

a) Germany
b) Italy
c) Argentina

When was the first World Cup held?

a) 1930
b) 1950
c) 1956

Who are the only team to have played in every World Cup?

a) Italy
b) Brazil
c) Uruguay

What was the name of the dog who found the World Cup in 1966 after it had been stolen?

a) Patches
b) Billy
c) Pickles

Why did India withdraw from the 1950 World Cup?

a) Because FIFA wouldn't allow them to play barefoot
b) because FIFA wouldn't allow them to play in trousers
c) because they couldn't afford to travel to Brazil

What type of animal was World Cup Willie, the mascot for the 1966 World Cup?

a) Dog
b) Lion
c) Bird