Football Trivia Question of the Day

[jts1882]

And that with a lenient referee.

 

[THFC6061]

Holland v Portugal 2006. Thanks BBC2, it was on on Sunday

Yes, Portugal v Netherlands (2 red cards each), Nuremberg, Germany 2006.

FIFA World Cup Finals 2006 Germany Second Round Matches


Tuesday 8th July 2014:

Which manager has won the most FIFA World Cup Finals matches?

 

[Superted]

Scolari

 

[clownfoot]

Joachim Lowe? Two world cups and got to 2 semi finals so far, nothing to sniff at

 

[Baleforce]

can I get my answer for tomorrow's question in now, Miroslav Klose

 

[THFC6061]

Not Scolari or Lowe.

 

[jts1882]

Zagallo

 

[machotime]

Hiddink?

 

[THFC6061]

Tuesday's answer: Helmut Schön won 16 of his 25 matches with West Germany from 1966 to 1978.

FIFA World Cup Finals Winning Managers 1930 to 2010


Wednesday 9th July 2014:

Which footballer at the 2014 World Cup Finals also played in the 1998 Finals?

 

[jts1882]

The backup Colombian keeper (Mondragon (sp?))? Did he play in 1994 as well.

 

[El Dante]

The backup Colombian keeper (Mondragon (sp?))? Did he play in 1994 as well.

I'm sure that's the answer. He's the oldest player to ever appear at a World Cup Finals so it MUST be him.

 

[Reggie_Mentalist]

Marquez of Mexico ?

 

[THFC6061]

Wednesday's answer: Samuel Eto'o of Cameroon.

FIFA World Cup Finals 2014 Player Details


Thursday 10th July 2014:

Which two players affiliated with Norwich City played in the 2014 World Cup Finals?

 

[Stufat]

Leroy fer and bassong?

 

[THFC6061]

Leroy fer and bassong?

Leroy Fer (Netherlands) & Joseph Yobo (Nigeria).

FIFA World Cup Finals 2014 Player Details


11th July 2014:

Which Nation has won the most FIFA World Cup Third Place Play-Offs?

 

[Stufat]

Germany?

 

[THFC6061]

Germany?

Yes, Germany have finished in Third Place four times: 1934, 1970 (as West Germany), 2006 & 2010.


Saturday 12th July 2014:

When was the last time a South American Nation won a World Cup Third-Place Play-Off?

 

[THFC6061]

Saturday's answer: Brazil in 1978, beating Italy 2-1.

FIFA World Cup Final Matches 1930-2014


Sunday 13th July 2014:

What was unique about the 1930 World Cup Final match ball?

 

[Stufat]

First time a white ball was used?

 

[THFC6061]

First time a white ball was used?

The two finalists, Uruguay & Argentina, couldn't agree which ball to use so they each chose a different one for each half.

FIFA World Cup Finals 1930 Uruguay


Monday 14th July 2014:

How many different players scored Germany's 18 World Cup 2014 goals?