Questions Related to sports

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. mexico 1986

  2. italy 1990

  3. argentina 1978

  4. spain 1982

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Diego Maradona made his World Cup debut in Spain 1982, though Argentina were eliminated in the second round. His iconic performances came in Mexico 1986 where he led Argentina to victory with the Hand of God and Goal of the Century goals against England.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Uruguay

  2. Spain

  3. Holland

  4. England

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

West Germany defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in the 1974 World Cup Final, with Gerd Müller scoring the winning goal. This was Germany's second World Cup title. The Dutch team, featuring Johan Cruyff, played attractive Total Football but fell short.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. France

  2. England

  3. Brazil

  4. South Africa

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Brazil hosted the 2014 FIFA World Cup, making it the second time they hosted (after 1950). The tournament was won by Germany, who defeated Argentina 7-1 in the semifinals and 1-0 in the final. The question is written in past tense but correctly identifies Brazil as the host.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. 1986

  2. 1990

  3. 1978

  4. 1946

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal occurred during the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England. The goal was scored with his hand but was allowed by the referee.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Adam Musolini

  2. Giorgio Napolitano

  3. Marco Materazzi

  4. Marconi

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In the 2006 FIFA World Cup final between France and Italy, Zinedine Zidane headbutted Italian defender Marco Materazzi in extra time, resulting in a red card. Materazzi was the player involved in the verbal exchange that led to the incident.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Brazil

  2. Uruguay

  3. Italy

  4. Paraguay

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Uruguay won the first FIFA World Cup in 1930, which they also hosted. They defeated Argentina 4-2 in the final. Brazil didn't win their first World Cup until 1958, while Italy won in 1934, and Paraguay has never won a World Cup.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Edson Arantes Nascimento

  2. Edson Arantes do Nascimento

  3. Edson Arante do Nascimento

  4. Edson Arantes do Nascimentos

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Pele's full name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento. The 'do' particle is essential as it is part of the proper Portuguese family name structure, distinguishing the correct answer from similar-sounding options.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Decathlon

  2. Gymnastics

  3. Sports

  4. Track &Field

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Athletics is commonly and interchangeably known as Track & Field sports. This term encompasses running, jumping, throwing, and walking events that take place on the track (running) and field (jumping/throwing) areas of a stadium. Decathlon and gymnastics are separate disciplines, while 'sports' is too broad.