Test Your Knowledge of Liverpool’s World Cup Experiences
The FIFA World Cup is the biggest international football tournament in the world. Every four years, the best players from around the globe come together to compete for the title of world champions. As one of Europe’s top teams, Liverpool’s players often compete for their nations at international football too. With so many internationals playing for Liverpool, we wanted to test your knowledge of their World Cup experiences.
This quiz covers the last five editions of the tournament: Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022. Each of these players has made at least one appearance in one, two or three of those competitions. We’ve not given you long for this one, but there are some clues to help along the way! Good luck!
Questions
1. Who was the first Liverpool player to appear in a World Cup match?
2. Who was the first Liverpool player to score a goal in a World Cup match?
3. Who was the first Liverpool player to be named in a World Cup squad?
4. Who was the first Liverpool player to win a World Cup?
5. Who was the first Liverpool player to be sent off in a World Cup match?
6. Who was the first Liverpool player to captain a team in a World Cup match?
7. Who was the first Liverpool player to appear in three consecutive World Cups?
8. Who was the first Liverpool player to appear in four consecutive World Cups?
9. Who was the first Liverpool player to appear in five consecutive World Cups?
10. Who was the first Liverpool player to score in two consecutive World Cups?
Answers
1. Steven Gerrard was the first Liverpool player to appear in a World Cup match. He made his debut for England in the 2006 tournament in Germany.
2. Steven Gerrard was also the first Liverpool player to score a goal in a World Cup match. He scored a penalty against Trinidad and Tobago in 2006.
3. Jamie Carragher was the first Liverpool player to be named in a World Cup squad. He was included in England’s squad for the 2002 tournament in Japan and South Korea.
4. Steven Gerrard was the first Liverpool player to win a World Cup. He won the tournament with England in 1966.
5. Jamie Carragher was the first Liverpool player to be sent off in a World Cup match. He was sent off for a professional foul against Portugal in 2006.
6. Steven Gerrard was the first Liverpool player to captain a team in a World Cup match. He captained England in their opening match against Paraguay in 2006.
7. Jamie Carragher was the first Liverpool player to appear in three consecutive World Cups. He appeared in 2002, 2006 and 2010 tournaments.
8. Steven Gerrard was the first Liverpool player to appear in four consecutive World Cups. He appeared in 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2014 tournaments.
9. Jordan Henderson was the first Liverpool player to appear in five consecutive World Cups. He appeared in 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026 and 2030 tournaments.
10. Steven Gerrard was the first Liverpool player to score in two consecutive World Cups. He scored for England against Trinidad and Tobago in 2006 and against USA in 2010.
Conclusion
Liverpool has had many players represent their countries at the FIFA World Cup over the years, with some even going on to win the tournament! We hope this quiz has tested your knowledge of their experiences at the tournament and given you an insight into some of their achievements over the years.