Sweden at the football World Cup quiz

Easy questions on Sweden at the World Cup

1. 1. In what year did Sweden host the World Cup for the first time?

   • A. 1958
   • B. 1954
   • C. 1962

   Correct answer: 1958

   Sweden hosted the World Cup in 1958, where the team made it all the way to the final against Brazil at Råsunda. (Source)

2. 2. What was the final score in the 1958 World Cup final between Sweden and Brazil?

   • A. Brazil 5–2 Sweden
   • B. Brazil 3–1 Sweden
   • C. Brazil 4–2 Sweden

   Correct answer: Brazil 5–2 Sweden

   Brazil won the final 5-2 at Råsunda on June 29, 1958. Liedholm scored the first goal after four minutes, but Brazil turned the match around with Pelé and Vavá. (Source)

3. 3. Which three Swedish players made up the famous 'Gre-No-Li' trio at AC Milan?

   • A. Gren, Nordahl, Liedholm
   • B. Gren, Nilsson, Liedholm
   • C. Gren, Nordahl, Lindholm

   Correct answer: Gren, Nordahl, Liedholm

   Gunnar Gren, Gunnar Nordahl, and Nils Liedholm formed the legendary attacking trio at AC Milan after winning Olympic gold in 1948. (Source)

4. 4. Where was the 1958 World Cup final played?

   • A. Råsunda in Solna
   • B. Ullevi in Gothenburg
   • C. Olympia in Helsingborg

   Correct answer: Råsunda in Solna

   The final was played at Råsunda Stadium in Solna in front of nearly 50,000 spectators on June 29, 1958. Ullevi was used for other knockout matches. (Source)

5. 5. Where did Sweden finish at the 1994 World Cup in the USA?

   • A. Bronze
   • B. Silver
   • C. Fourth place

   Correct answer: Bronze

   Sweden won the bronze medal at the 1994 World Cup after defeating Bulgaria 4-0 in the third-place match. (Source)

6. 6. Who was Sweden's head coach during the 1994 World Cup?

   • A. Tommy Svensson
   • B. Lars Lagerbäck
   • C. Tord Grip

   Correct answer: Tommy Svensson

   Tommy Svensson was head coach from 1991 to 1997 and led Sweden to the bronze medal at the 1994 World Cup. (Source)

7. 7. Which Swedish goalkeeper became a hero in the 1994 World Cup quarterfinal against Romania?

   • A. Thomas Ravelli
   • B. Magnus Hedman
   • C. Andreas Isaksson

   Correct answer: Thomas Ravelli

   Thomas Ravelli saved two penalties in the shootout against Romania in the quarterfinal, one of the most memorable goalkeeping performances in Swedish soccer history. (Source)

8. 8. Which team eliminated Sweden in the last 16 at the 2006 World Cup?

   • A. Germany
   • B. Argentina
   • C. Italy

   Correct answer: Germany

   Germany defeated Sweden 2-0 in the 2006 round of 16 after two early goals by Lukas Podolski. (Source)

World Cup history 1934–1990

1. 1. In what year did Sweden host the World Cup for the first time?

   • A. 1958
   • B. 1954
   • C. 1962

   Correct answer: 1958

   Sweden hosted the World Cup in 1958, where the team made it all the way to the final against Brazil at Råsunda. (Source)

2. 2. What was the final score in the 1958 World Cup final between Sweden and Brazil?

   • A. Brazil 5–2 Sweden
   • B. Brazil 3–1 Sweden
   • C. Brazil 4–2 Sweden

   Correct answer: Brazil 5–2 Sweden

   Brazil won the final 5-2 at Råsunda on June 29, 1958. Liedholm scored the first goal after four minutes, but Brazil turned the match around with Pelé and Vavá. (Source)

3. 3. Who was the head coach of Sweden during the 1958 World Cup?

   • A. George Raynor
   • B. Lennart Nyman
   • C. Putte Kock

   Correct answer: George Raynor

   Englishman George Raynor led Sweden to the 1958 World Cup final. He was also the head coach for the 1948 Olympic gold medal in London. (Source)

4. 4. Who scored Sweden's opening goal in the 1958 World Cup final?

   • A. Nils Liedholm
   • B. Kurt Hamrin
   • C. Agne Simonsson

   Correct answer: Nils Liedholm

   Nils Liedholm scored the opening goal after just four minutes. It was Sweden’s only goal in the final. Brazil, led by 17-year-old Pelé, came back to win 5-2. Liedholm was the team captain. (Source)

5. 5. Which three Swedish players made up the famous 'Gre-No-Li' trio at AC Milan?

   • A. Gren, Nordahl, Liedholm
   • B. Gren, Nilsson, Liedholm
   • C. Gren, Nordahl, Lindholm

   Correct answer: Gren, Nordahl, Liedholm

   Gunnar Gren, Gunnar Nordahl, and Nils Liedholm formed the legendary attacking trio at AC Milan after winning Olympic gold in 1948. (Source)

6. 6. At which Olympics did Sweden win gold in soccer?

   • A. London 1948
   • B. Helsinki 1952
   • C. Berlin 1936

   Correct answer: London 1948

   Sweden won Olympic gold in London in 1948 under the leadership of George Raynor, with Gre-No-Li among others on the team. (Source)

7. 7. Where was the 1958 World Cup final played?

   • A. Råsunda in Solna
   • B. Ullevi in Gothenburg
   • C. Olympia in Helsingborg

   Correct answer: Råsunda in Solna

   The final was played at Råsunda Stadium in Solna in front of nearly 50,000 spectators on June 29, 1958. Ullevi was used for other knockout matches. (Source)

8. 8. Where did Sweden finish at the 1950 World Cup in Brazil?

   • A. Bronze (third place)
   • B. Fourth place
   • C. Silver (second place)

   Correct answer: Bronze (third place)

   Sweden won the bronze medal at the 1950 World Cup, the first World Cup after World War II. The tournament was decided in a final round-robin group where Sweden finished third. (Source)

Spotlight on the women's team

1. 1. In what year did Sweden win the first official UEFA Women's European Championship in soccer?

   • A. 1984
   • B. 1982
   • C. 1987

   Correct answer: 1984

   Sweden won the first official Women's European Championship in 1984 after defeating England in the final. (Source)

2. 2. How was the 1984 Women's European Championship final between Sweden and England decided?

   • A. On penalties
   • B. In extra time
   • C. With a late goal in regulation time

   Correct answer: On penalties

   The 1984 final was played over two legs (home and away) and was ultimately decided on penalty kicks. Sweden won 4-3 after the aggregate score was 1-1. (Source)

3. 3. Where did Sweden finish at the first Women's World Cup in 1991?

   • A. Fourth place
   • B. Bronze (third place)
   • C. Quarterfinals

   Correct answer: Bronze (third place)

   Sweden won the bronze medal at the inaugural Women's World Cup in 1991 in China by defeating Germany 4-0 in the third-place match. (Source)

4. 4. Which country did Sweden lose the 2003 Women's World Cup final to?

   • A. Germany
   • B. USA
   • C. Norway

   Correct answer: Germany

   Sweden lost the 2003 World Cup final to Germany 2-1 after a 'golden goal' by Nia Künzer in extra time. (Source)

5. 5. Who was the head coach of the Swedish women's national team during the 2003 World Cup, where the team won silver?

   • A. Marika Domanski-Lyfors
   • B. Thomas Dennerby
   • C. Bengt Simonsson

   Correct answer: Marika Domanski-Lyfors

   Marika Domanski-Lyfors was the head coach when Sweden won silver at the 2003 World Cup. (Source)

6. 6. What medal did Sweden win at the 2011 Women's World Cup in Germany?

   • A. Bronze
   • B. Silver
   • C. No medal

   Correct answer: Bronze

   Sweden won the bronze medal at the 2011 World Cup after defeating France in the bronze medal match. (Source)

7. 7. Who was the head coach of Sweden during the 2011 Women's World Cup, where the team won the bronze medal?

   • A. Thomas Dennerby
   • B. Pia Sundhage
   • C. Peter Gerhardsson

   Correct answer: Thomas Dennerby

   Thomas Dennerby led Sweden to a bronze medal at the 2011 Women's World Cup in Germany. (Source)

8. 8. Which country did Sweden lose the Rio 2016 Olympic final to?

   • A. Germany
   • B. USA
   • C. Brazil

   Correct answer: Germany

   Sweden lost the 2016 Olympic final to Germany 2-1 and took silver. Dzsenifer Marozsán scored the game-winning goal. (Source)

Hard questions for real fans

1. 1. How many goals did Gunnar Nordahl score in Serie A for AC Milan?

   • A. Over 200 goals
   • B. Approximately 150 goals
   • C. Approximately 100 goals

   Correct answer: Over 200 goals

   Gunnar Nordahl scored 210 Serie A goals for AC Milan and remains the club's all-time leading scorer in the league. (Source)

2. 2. Which of these World Cups did Sweden not participate in?

   • A. 1966 World Cup
   • B. 1974 World Cup
   • C. 1950 World Cup

   Correct answer: 1966 World Cup

   Sweden didn't qualify for the 1962 World Cup in Chile. They also missed the 1966 World Cup but returned for the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. (Source)

3. 3. Which nation eliminated Sweden in the semifinals of the 1938 World Cup?

   • A. Hungary
   • B. Italy
   • C. Czechoslovakia

   Correct answer: Hungary

   Hungary defeated Sweden 5-1 in the semifinals of the 1938 World Cup in France. Sweden advanced to the semifinals after a walkover against Austria and an 8-0 win over Cuba. (Source)

4. 4. Which team did not participate in the 1958 World Cup even though it had participated previously?

   • A. Italy
   • B. Argentina
   • C. France

   Correct answer: Italy

   Italy missed the 1958 World Cup, a major upset for the reigning World Cup champions of 1934 and 1938. (Source)

5. 5. At what age did Nils Liedholm play in the 1958 World Cup final?

   • A. 35 years old
   • B. 32 years old
   • C. 37 years old

   Correct answer: 35 years old

   Nils Liedholm was born on October 8, 1922, and was 35 years old (soon to be 36) in the 1958 World Cup final. He was the team captain and the oldest player in the final. (Source)

6. 6. Against which team did Sweden play to a 0–0 draw in the group stage of the 1974 World Cup?

   • A. Netherlands
   • B. West Germany
   • C. Argentina

   Correct answer: Netherlands

   Sweden played to a 0-0 draw against the Netherlands in the group stage in 1974. The Netherlands then went on to the final with Cruyff in top form. (Source)

7. 7. Who was Sweden's goalkeeper in the 1958 World Cup final?

   • A. Kalle Svensson
   • B. Bengt Berndtsson
   • C. Bertil Bäckvall

   Correct answer: Kalle Svensson

   Karl 'Rio-Kalle' Svensson was in goal for the 1958 final. The nickname came from the 1950 World Cup in Rio, where he also played. (Source)

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