World Cup Trivia Thread - SJS Format

[Cloete]

It is the only time in history a host has needed to play qualification games. Would have been interesting if they didn't qualify actually.

 

[BoyBrumby]

It is the only time in history a host has needed to play qualification games. Would have been interesting if they didn't qualify actually.

yep, nice one.

You're up.

 

[Cloete]

ok easy one.

Which team holds the record for the most draws in a row at the World Cup Finals?

 

[BoyBrumby]

Is it a European nation?

 

[cpr]

Are the draws spread over more than one world cup?

 

[Cloete]

Is it a European nation?

Yes

Are the draws spread over more than one world cup?

Yes. 2 World Cups.

 

[The Foxtrot]

are the ties to the end of regualtion time or did they finsh up as shootouts (as in the game was lost or won in extra time)

 

[Cloete]

are the ties to the end of regualtion time or did they finsh up as shootouts (as in the game was lost or won in extra time)

Regulation time

 

[cometer]

Wouldn't happen to be Belgium?

 

[Cloete]

Wouldn't happen to be Belgium?

Yes it would.

Shame though, I should have asked how many in a row. It was 5, for the record.

 

[cometer]

They drew 3 in 98 and 2 in 02 so i decided to take a guess.


Anyways, time for the next question.


What is the highest amount of goals in a single match in the world cup and who was it between?

 

[Cloete]

12 goals between Austria and Switzerland in '54. The Austrians ran out 7-5 winners.

Don't make them too hard though dave

 

[cometer]

Correct. Was never meant to be a difficult question

 

[Cloete]

Here's an interesting one.

Which country hold's the record for the oldest average age of a starting line-up in a single match at the World Cup Finals, who were they playing against and what was their average age (To the year is fine)?

 

[Agent TBY]

Germany v Iran '98

31 years and 345 days.

 

[Agent TBY]

:

 

[Cloete]

:

You know it's right

 

[Craig]

If nobody is going to ask a question?

Who did Uruguay beat in the Semi Final of the 1930 WC and who was it against?

 

[BoyBrumby]

If nobody is going to ask a question?

Who did Uruguay beat in the Semi Final of the 1930 WC and who was it against?

It would be very easy to "Google" it & cheat, but I know it's one of two. The Argies & U-r-gay both won their semis 6-1 & the losing semi-finalists were The US & Yugoslavia. Trouble is I can't think who played who....

<heads>

USA?

 

[Barney Rubble]

It would be very easy to "Google" it & cheat, but I know it's one of two. The Argies & U-r-gay both won their semis 6-1 & the losing semi-finalists were The US & Yugoslavia. Trouble is I can't think who played who....

<heads>

USA?

Dammit Dale, you get there before me every single time!!!

I think it was USA, too. Although I wouldn't have known the other semi-finalist.