10 quiz questions on soccer world cup

10 quiz questions on Football world cup:

1. What unique distinction does the 2006 World Cup final between France and Italy hold in terms of viewership?

2. There have been 18 editions of the football world cup held so far. Which is the only nation to have participated in all the editions?

3. Lucien Laurent of France is credited with what first achievement in Soccer World Cup history?

4. In which edition was India invited to participate but withdrew as Indians were not adept in playing with boots?

5. Silvio Gazzaniga is credited with designing which coveted title?

6. The tradition of using an official football started from 1966. From 1970 till date, Adidas has been the official manufacturer. Who was the official manufacturer in 1966?

7. What was the name of the official football used in the 2002 world cup much hyped for the banana kick made popular by David Beckham?

8. Zakumi is a leopard with green hair. Who exactly Zakumi is in the context of World Cup football?

9. Which player holds the record of maximum appearances in world cup matches?

10. Mario Zaggallo (Brazil) and Franz Backenbaur (Germany) are the only two players with which unique distinction?

Soccer Quiz answers:

1. It is the most viewed event till date (715.1 million viewers)

2. Brazil

3. Scoring the first world cup goal

4. 1950, Brazil world cup

5. The FIFA World Cup (Brazil was allowed to keep the original Jules Rimet Trophy which was stolen in 1983 and was never recoverd)

6. Slazenger

7. Fevernova

8. It is the official mascot of the 2010 world cup in South Africa

9. Lothar Matheus

10. They have won the football world cups both as players and head coach

Author: Geetanav Ojha (Kozhikode)