2006 FIFA World Cup Quiz

Gautam Gambhir made his international debut in 2003 with a Test match against Australia. His ODI debut followed in 2004 against Bangladesh as an opening batsman.

Suresh Raina made his ODI debut in 2005 against Sri Lanka. An aggressive middle-order batsman and brilliant fielder, he became a key limited-overs specialist.

Miroslav Klose (Germany) won the Golden Boot as the top scorer at the 2006 FIFA World Cup with 5 goals. Klose scored in all of Germany's matches except the third-place playoff. The other players listed were goalkeepers (Ricardo, Jens Lehmann, Gianluigi Buffon) who could not have won the Golden Boot awarded for goals scored.

Zinedine Zidane won the Golden Ball (Adidas Golden Ball) as the best player of the 2006 FIFA World Cup tournament, despite France's loss in the final. The Golden Ball award is given to the most outstanding player at each World Cup, chosen by media votes.

Brazil won the FIFA Fair Play Trophy in 1970 for their sportsmanlike conduct and discipline, receiving just 2 yellow cards throughout the tournament. Spain also won this prestigious award in 2010 for their fair play during their World Cup victory. The Fair Play Trophy recognizes teams with the best disciplinary record and sporting behavior.

Portugal won the Most Entertaining Team award at the 2006 FIFA World Cup for their attacking style and exciting matches. This subjective award was given to teams that provided the most entertaining football for spectators, rather than based purely on results.

Andrea Pirlo received three Man of the Match awards during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, more than any other player in that tournament. His exceptional midfield performances and set-piece expertise earned him recognition in multiple matches, including the semifinal and final.

Miroslav Klose scored 5 goals at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, making him the joint top scorer (with Ronaldo) of that tournament. This began Klose's remarkable World Cup career where he eventually became the all-time leading scorer across multiple tournaments.