Football Trivia Question of the Day

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Friday's answer: Four Tournaments have featured an all-European last four: Italy 1934, England 1966, Spain 1982 and Germany 2006

FIFA World Cup Final Matches 1930-2014


Saturday 14th June 2014:

Which was the first Asian country to compete in the FIFA World Cup Finals?

 

[Baleforce]

North Korea?

 

[THFC6061]

North Korea?

No, not North Korea.

 

[camspur]

One I know

The Dutch East Indies in 1938.

 

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One I know

The Dutch East Indies in 1938.

Yes, The Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) in the 1938 World Cup in France.

FIFA World Cup Finals 1930-2014 Nations Progress Chart & Statistics

 

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Sunday 15th June 2014:

Which Nation have Italy beaten the most times in full internationals?

 

[machotime]

Luxemburg?

 

[Yiddo]

England?

 

[THFC6061]

Not Luxembourg or England.

 

[Baleforce]

Spain

 

[chicken_badge]

Hungary?

 

[machotime]

Switzerland?

 

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Switzerland?

Yes, Italy have won 28 of their 58 matches against Switzerland.

Italy Full International Records & Statistics 1910-2014

 

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Monday 16th June 2014:

How many times have Argentina played Uruguay: 120, 140, 160, 180 or 200?

 

[Lost Mango]

180

 

[THFC6061]

180

Yes, Argentina have played Uruguay 180 times to date (won 82, drawn 44, lost 54).

Argentina Full International Records & Statistics 1901-2014


Tuesday 17th June 2014:

What was the first international match played outside the United Kingdom?

 

[machotime]

France vs Spain?

 

[Baleforce]

Brazil Scotland

 

[THFC6061]

Brazil Scotland

No, but it did take place in the Americas....

 

[Mumorn]

England vs. USA?