World Cup Trivia Quiz
Amazing World Cup Stories 1970

41. Which two countries broke into a war because of a clash in the 1970 qualifying competition?
El Salvador & Honduras.
Honduras & Guatemala.
Mexico & El Salvador.
Guatemala & Mexico.

42. Zambia and Sudan both won 4-2 at home in their 1970 qualifying play-off matches. What made Sudan qualify for the next round?
Better records in the preliminary round.
Scoring more goals in the second match.
Winning on toss of coin.
Better records in the African Cup.

43. Bobby Moore was jailed in Colombia on his way to the tournament of Mexico 1970. What was the accusation against him?
Stealing a bracelet.
Possession of drug.
Possession of a falsified passport.
Brawl outside a local bar.

44. In Mexico's 4-0 win over El Salvador on 7 June 1970, one of the goals should have been disallowed. Why?
The goal was scored directly from an indirect free kick.
There were 12 Mexican players playing.
An El Salvador's free kick was taken by a Mexican player.
A throw-in was wrongly taken as a free kick.

45. What objects did the deeply-disappointed Alan Ball throw out of his hotel bedroom window after England's defeat in the 1970 Quarterfinals?
His boots.
His tournament medal.
His bedroom key.
All of the above.

46. Which Brazilian player collapsed after beating Italy in the 1970 Final?
Rivelino.
Jairzinho.
Tostao.
Brito.

47. What happened to the Jules Rimet trophy after it was paraded by the Brazilian players after the 1970 Final match?
The cup was covered with mud and grass.
The cup was filled up with rain.
The top of the trophy disappeared.
The base of the trophy disappeared.

48. The red and yellow card system was first used in the 1970 finals. How many players were sent-off in that finals?
0.
1.
2.
3.

49. To whom did Brazilian player Tostao give his 1970 World Cup winners' medal?
His father-in-law.
His school teacher.
His dying uncle.
His surgeon.

50. Where is the Jules Rimet trophy now?
In the headquarters of the Brazilian FA.
In the National Museum in Rio de Janeiro.
In the Parliament House of Brazil.
Unknown.


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