Quiz: Kick-off
Aim: To introduce the football World Cup.
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Divide the group into pairs or small teams and read
out the quiz questions below. Depending on your
group, you may want to adapt the questions, e.g.
using multiple choice to make it easier.
Alternatively use the first six questions as an
internet research task and use question seven as a
discussion starter activity.
There is a challenge after each question that could
be used as an additional question so teams can
score bonus points. Alternatively, it could be set as a
research or homework task.
A PowerPoint version of the Quiz is available at
cafod.org.uk/sport
1. When was the first football World Cup held?
Was it 1920, 1930 or 1940?
The first World Cup was held in 1930.
Challenge / follow-up activity: Where is Brazil? Can you find it on a
map or globe? What other countries are competing in this World Cup?
Can you find these countries on a map or globe?
2. Where was the first World Cup held?
Was it Brazil, Uruguay or Germany?
The first World Cup was held in Uruguay in Latin America. Hosts
Uruguay beat neighbours Argentina in the final. Uruguay declared 31
July a national holiday to commemorate the win.
Challenge / follow-up activity: There are many different types of
football teams and tournaments. What other football tournaments are
there for footballers with disabilities?
3. Which country has won the World Cup the most times?
Is it Italy, Brazil or Germany?
Brazil has won the World Cup five times. Italy has won four times and
West Germany three times. No countries from Africa, Central/North
America or Asia have ever won.
Challenge / follow-up activity: What other facts do you know about
Brazil? Do some research about Brazil.
For an introduction to Brazil, download our About Brazil PowerPoint
at cafod.org.uk/sport
4. Who won the Women’s World Cup in 2011?
Was it Brazil, Japan or USA?
Japan won the 2011 Women’s World Cup in Germany.
Challenge / follow-up activity: When was the first Women’s World
Cup held?
The first Women’s World Cup was in 1991. It was hosted by China.
5. What is the name of the mascot for the 2014 World Cup?
Is it Amijubi, Fuleco or Zuzeco?
The mascot has been named Fuleco.
Challenge / follow-up activity: What does the mascot mean or
represent?
Fuleco is a mix of words. Fuleco comes from the Portuguese words
“Futebol” (football) and “Ecologia” (ecology) and it represents the way
in which the FIFA World Cup can combine the two to encourage people
to behave in an environmentally friendly way.
6. How many teams compete in the football World Cup finals in
June 2014 ?
Is it 16, 24 or 32?
The current format involves 32 teams.
Challenge / follow-up activity: Out of the 32 countries, find out
how many CAFOD works in. Visit cafod.org.uk/About-Us/Where-wework
This year’s World Cup includes teams competing from six nations
where CAFOD partners work: Brazil, Colombia, England, Honduras,
Mexico and Nigeria.
7. What is the estimated cost of hosting the 2014 World Cup?
Is it £8.8 million, £88 million or £8.8 billion?
The World Cup is costing Brazil £8.8 billion – the most expensive
World Cup in history. The new stadium in São Paulo has cost £220
million to build. In Brazil, £8 billion would pay for more than two
million new homes. (In Brazil, there are many problems with housing.
The building of new stadiums for the World Cup has led to more
problems, with some people being moved from their homes.)
Everyone wants the World Cup in Brazil to be a huge success, but that
shouldn’t be at the expense of the poorest and most vulnerable people
– everyone has the right to basic needs like somewhere safe to live.
Challenge / follow-up activity: Find out more about 11-year-old
Mateus in Brazil, who thinks that people should have better housing –
go to World Cup Assembly at cafod.org.uk/sport