Records, Managers, Venues & Tournament Evolution Trivia Questions and Answers

8 questions on Records, Managers, Venues & Tournament Evolution, each with the answer and a short explanation. Part of the World Football Championships set in Rapid Fire Trivia, which holds 1,000 questions across 4 topics.

All 8 questions, with answers

1. 1Which stadium hosted the 1974 final?

   AnswerOlympiastadion

   The 1974 final was played at Olympiastadion.

2. 2How many teams competed when the tournament expanded in 1982?

   Answer24

   The field increased from 16 to 24 teams.

3. 3What was the official match ball for the 2018 tournament?

   AnswerTelstar 18

   Telstar 18 was the official match ball used in 2018.

4. 4Which stadium hosted the 1962 final?

   AnswerEstadio Nacional

   The 1962 final was played at Estadio Nacional.

5. 5What does the Russian word Mechta in the 2018 knockout-stage ball name mean?

   AnswerDream or ambition

   Telstar Mechta was used in the 2018 knockout stage, and Mechta means dream or ambition.

6. 6Who held the record for most matches coached at the tournament through 2022?

   AnswerHelmut Schön

   Helmut Schön coached West Germany in 25 tournament matches.

7. 7Which match drew the largest official tournament crowd through 2022?

   AnswerUruguay vs Brazil in 1950

   The title-deciding match at the Maracanã had an official attendance of 173,850.

8. 8What does the championship trophy depict?

   AnswerTwo figures holding a globe

   The design shows two human figures supporting the Earth.