Test your soccer savvy with the ultimate FIFA World Cup history quiz

We’re just months away now from the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Will legendary footballers Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo be back for another go around? Only time will tell.

FIFA WORLD CUP HISTORY QUIZ

Just for kicks, we’ve compiled a FIFA World Cup history quiz of a dozen questions to test your soccer savvy. Click the big blue button below to get started…

FIFA WORLD CUP HISTORY QUIZ

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Question 1

In what year were substitutes first allowed in the World Cup?

A	1982
B	1978
C	1966
D	1970
E	1958

Question 1 Explanation:

Two substitute players were allowed to be added to each team. Before 1970, only injured players were allowed to be replaced. Brazil beat Italy 4-1 in the final to win the tournament.

Question 2

Which stadium in Paris hosted the final of the 1938 World Cup?

A	Stade Colombes
B	Stade Municipal
C	Stade Sebastien Charlety
D	Stade de France
E	Parc de Princes

Question 2 Explanation:

At Stade Colombes, Italy defeated Hungary 4-2 to win their second successive title. The host French team was eliminated by Italy in the quarter-finals.

Question 3

Who scored against France in 27 seconds in the 1982 World Cup?

A	Glenn Hoddle
B	Paul Mariner
C	Trevor Francis
D	Kevin Keegan
E	Bryan Robson

Question 3 Explanation:

Bryan Robson scored for England against France in just 27 seconds in the first group stage. England beat France 3-1 with Robson scoring twice, and Paul Mariner scoring the other goal.

Question 4

Who was the first player to ever be sent off in a World Cup Final?

A	John Heitinga
B	Zinedine Zidane
C	Marcel Desailly
D	Pedro Monzon
E	Gustavo Dezotti

Question 4 Explanation:

Argentina’s Pedro Monzón was sent off in the 1990 World Cup final, when referee Edgardo Codesal gave him a straight red card for a high tackle on Jürgen Klinsmann of Germany. Klinsmann later admitted he had taken a dive.

Question 5

What nation remained unbeaten throughout the 2010 World Cup?

A	Ivory Coast
B	Australia
C	Slovakia
D	New Zealand
E	Slovenia

Question 5 Explanation:

New Zealand didn’t make it out of Group F in the 2010 World Cup. But by virtue of tying Italy, Slovakia and Paraguay, they managed to go undefeated during the tournament.

Question 6

What was the first African nation to play at a World Cup?

A	Morocco
B	Zaire
C	Algeria
D	Egypt
E	Tunisia

Question 6 Explanation:

Hungary ousted Egypt from the 1934 World Cup in a Round One game. It wasn’t until 1970, before another African country (Morocco) made an appearance in the tournament.

Question 7

Which nation won the inaugural World Cup in 1930?

A	Argentina
B	Uruguay
C	France
D	Yugoslavia
E	Brazil

Question 7 Explanation:

As reigning Olympic champions, and host country, it didn’t come as much of a surprise when Uruguay made it to the first World Cup final. They defeated Argentina 4-2 to win the tournament.

Question 8

How old was Italy’s Dino Zoff, when they won the Cup in 1982?

A	Thirty-four
B	Thirty-eight
C	Thirty-six
D	Forty
E	Forty-two

Question 8 Explanation:

At the age of 40 years, 4 months and 13 days, Italian goalkeeper (and captain) Dino Zoff became the oldest winner ever of the World Cup.

Question 9

Which nation was the first to win a second World Cup?

A	West Germany
B	Uruguay
C	Argentina
D	Brazil
E	Italy

Question 9 Explanation:

Italy followed up their 1934 World Cup victory, with a repeat performance four years later. Whereas the first win came on home soil, the second title came in Paris against Hungary.

Question 10

Which nation scored the most goals (27) at the 1954 World Cup?

A	Austria
B	West Germany
C	Brazil
D	Uruguay
E	Hungary

Question 10 Explanation:

While Hungary ultimately lost to West Germany in the World Cup final, they were by far the most prolific team at finding the goal over the course of the tournament.

Question 11

How old was Pelé when he made his World Cup debut for Brazil?

A	Twenty
B	Seventeen
C	Nineteen
D	Sixteen
E	Eighteen

Question 11 Explanation:

By any measure, Pelé was a precocious football talent. He led Brazil to the 1958 World Cup title, scoring three times in the semi-finals and twice more in the final game against Sweden.

Question 12

How many attended the Romania vs. Peru 1930 World Cup match?

A	1200
B	2800
C	800
D	300
E	3200

Question 12 Explanation:

The match played in Montevideo, Uruguay, is likely to always hold the record for the lowest attendance at a World Cup game. The score in the match was 3-1 in Romania’s favor.

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