International Sports Championships

The South African Rugby team (Springboks) won the 2007 Rugby World Cup, and on February 18, 2008, they were awarded the Laureus 'Team of the Year' award for this achievement. This was a significant international sporting recognition.

South Africa was chosen as the host nation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, making it the first African country to host the tournament. This was a historic decision by FIFA to bring the World Cup to the African continent. Portugal and Norway are European countries that have never hosted the World Cup.

The 2010 Men's Hockey World Cup was hosted by India and held in Delhi. This was a significant event as India has a strong hockey tradition. India finished 8th in the tournament, which was won by Australia. The question correctly identifies India as the host nation for this edition.

Turkey won the bid to host the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup (later renamed FIFA U-20 World Cup). The tournament was ultimately awarded to Turkey, though the 2013 edition faced scheduling changes. Brazil hosted in 2011, while Uzbekistan and the UAE have not hosted this specific tournament.

The 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup final was contested between Brazil and Portugal, with Brazil winning 3-2 after extra time. Portugal was the runner-up, so they were indeed Brazil's opponent in the final.

Greece won Euro 2004 by defeating Portugal 1-0 in the final, with Angelos Charisteas scoring the winning goal. This was a major upset as Greece were tournament underdogs. Portugal was indeed the opponent Greece defeated.

Argentina won the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship (now called FIFA U-20 World Cup) by defeating Nigeria 2-1 in the final. Lionel Messi was the star of this tournament.

Brazil defeated Argentina 4-1 in the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup final. This tournament is different from the Asia Cup or Euro Cup. The Confederations Cup was held in Germany in 2005.

Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup five times: 1958 (Sweden), 1962 (Chile), 1970 (Mexico), 1994 (USA), and 2002 (South Korea/Japan). All options listed are years when Brazil won, so option D is correct.

France won the 1998 FIFA World Cup by defeating Brazil 3-0 in the final held at Stade de France in Paris. This was France's first World Cup triumph as host nation.

Argentina won the FIFA World Cup in both 1978 and 1986. The 1978 tournament was hosted by Argentina, and they defeated the Netherlands in the final. In 1986, led by Diego Maradona, they won again by beating West Germany in the final. Brazil has won 5 times (not in these specific years), while France won in 1998 and 2018, and England won only in 1966.

Herschelle Gibbs dropped Steve Waugh in the 1999 World Cup super six match. Waugh famously told Gibbs 'you've just dropped the World Cup' - and Australia went on to win the tournament. This dropped catch is considered the most expensive in World Cup history.