A not-so-serious World Cup quiz

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1What is the name of the official mascot of the 2010 World Cup?

  • a) Zakumi
  • b) Zucchini
  • c) Sashimi
  • d) Jacuzzi

2 What animal does the official mascot represent?

  • a) A leopard
  • b) A kangaroo
  • c) A whale
  • d) A panda

3 What prize is awarded to the top goal scorer in the World Cup?

  • a) Golden Bear
  • b) Golden Globe
  • c) Golden Boot
  • d) Golden Labrador

4 What does Victoria Beckham call her husband in private?

  • a) Golden Boy
  • b) Golden Wonder
  • c) Goldilocks
  • d) Goldenballs

5 Who designed the current World Cup trophy?

  • a) Silvio Berlusconi
  • b) Silvio Gazzaniga
  • c) Sergio Leone
  • d) Dolce and Gabbana

6 Which is the only nation that has taken part in every World Cup so far?

  • a) Tahiti
  • b) Luxembourg
  • c) The Vatican
  • d) Brazil

7 Which well-known medication is promoted by Pele?

  • a) Aspirin
  • b) Viagra®
  • c) Prozac®

d) Paracetamol 8 Fabio Capello, the England manager, also endorses a brand.

What product doeshe promote?

  • a) Pasta
  • b) Glasses
  • c) Hair restorer
  • d) Sports cars

9 What is the title of the World Cup song?

  • a) Waka Waka
  • b) Shaka Shaka
  • c) Daka Daka
  • d) Flaca Flaca

10 Who sings it?

  • a) Winnie Mandela
  • b) Nana Mouskouri
  • c) Lady Gaga
  • d) Shakira

11 Which nation’s team wears an orange-coloured shirt?

  • a) Israel
  • b) Tangerine
  • c) Holland
  • d) Satsuma

12 Which nation lost on penalties in the semi-finals in 1990, second round in1998, quarter-finals in 2006 and if tradition holds, will probably do the same in 2010?

  • a) England
  • b) Brazil
  • c) Germany
  • d) Italy

13 Which of the following is a host city for the World Cup?

  • a) Turban
  • b) Durban
  • c) Urban
  • d) Suburban

14 What card is used to show that a player has been sent off?

  • a) Yellow Card
  • b) Red Card
  • c) Green Card
  • d) Tarot Card

15 Didier Drogba is the star of the Ivory Coast team. What is a person from theIvory Coast called?

  • a) Ivorish
  • b) Ivorese
  • c) Ivorian
  • d) Ivoringian

16 Who is the President of FIFA?

  • a) Slip Batter
  • b) Sip Butter
  • c) Ship Blaster
  • d) Sepp Blatter

17 Who scored the disputed goal for Argentina against England in 1986, which the English players claimed was handball?

  • a) Diego Maradona
  • b) God
  • c) Madonna
  • d) God and Maradona