WORLD CUP TRIVIA

Ten Questions On...

The World Cup Group Stages/First Round



1. England, Chile and the United States were all beaten by which European side in the group stages of the 1950 World Cup in Brazil?

2. Which two teams contested the first ever World Cup match and what was the result?

3. At South Africa 2010 there will be 32 participating nations at the Finals. Since when have FIFA used the current format?

4. In 1934 who did eventual champions Italy thrash 7-1 in the first round ?

5. What did the opening matches in the four World Cups from 1966 to 1978 have in common?

6. Who are the only two nations in the history of the World Cup (both from Europe, and each with three appearances at the Finals) who have never gone out in the first round?

7. In Germany four years ago, how many of the group winners won all three of their first round matches?

8. Which nation pipped Brazil to first place in Group 3 in the first round in Argentina 1978?

9. Which Asian team conceded 16 goals and failed to score in their two group games in 1954?

10. Which Caribbean side beat Japan in their final group match at France 98, thus registering their first ever win at the Finals?

SOME TOUGHIES HERE! HAPPY HUNTING AND ANSWERS TOMORROW.