The 10 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which team won the 2006 World Cup held in Germany?
Possible answers:
- Italy
- France
- Brazil
- Spain
Explanation: Italy won their 4th World Cup by beating France on penalties (5-3) in the final in Berlin. The match is famous for Zidane's headbutt on Materazzi.
Question 2 : How many stars are on the French national football team's jersey?
Possible answers:
- 0
- 1
- 2
- 3
Explanation: Each star represents a World Cup victory. France has won two: in 1998 at home and in 2018 in Russia.
Question 3 : In which year did France win their first World Cup?
Possible answers:
- 1998
- 2002
- 2006
- 2018
Explanation: France won their first World Cup in 1998 on home soil, beating Brazil 3-0 in the final thanks to a brace from Zidane.
Question 4 : Which player is the only one to have won 3 World Cups?
Possible answers:
- Zidane
- Maradona
- Pelé
- Ronaldo
Explanation: Pelé won 3 World Cups with Brazil (1958, 1962, 1970). He was only 17 during his first victory! Considered one of the greatest players in history, he scored over 1000 career goals.
Question 5 : Which country won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar?
Possible answers:
- Brazil
- France
- Argentina
- Croatia
Explanation: Argentina won the 2022 World Cup by beating France on penalties (4-2) after an epic match that ended 3-3, giving Messi his first World Cup title.
Question 6 : How often does the World Cup take place?
Possible answers:
- 2 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
Explanation: The World Cup takes place every 4 years since 1930, with two interruptions during World War II (1942 and 1946).
Question 7 : What was the name of the mascot for the 1998 World Cup in France?
Possible answers:
- Zakumi
- Fuleco
- Goleo
- Footix
Explanation: Footix was a blue rooster, symbol of France. World Cup mascots have existed since 1966 with World Cup Willie in England.
Question 8 : Which country inflicted a 7-1 defeat on Brazil in the 2014 semi-final?
Possible answers:
- France
- Germany
- The Netherlands
- Spain
Explanation: Germany humiliated Brazil 7-1 in the semi-final of the 2014 World Cup held in Brazil. A national trauma called the "Mineiraço".
Question 9 : Which country hosted the first World Cup in 1930?
Possible answers:
- Uruguay
- Argentina
- Italy
- Brazil
Explanation: Uruguay hosted and won the first World Cup in 1930. Only 13 teams participated, including 4 European ones.
Question 10 : Which French player scored a hat-trick in the 2022 World Cup final?
Possible answers:
- Antoine Griezmann
- Karim Benzema
- Kylian Mbappé
- Olivier Giroud
Explanation: Kylian Mbappé scored 3 goals in the final against Argentina, becoming the 2nd player after Geoff Hurst (1966) to score a hat-trick in a final.
