GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

FIFA WORLD CUP

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How long did Argentina have to wait after their previous World Cup win before lifting the trophy again in 2022?
A
24 years
B
36 years
C
45 years
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Albiceleste have ended a 36 year wait for the World Cup trophy. In what was an absolute classic, Argentina beat France on penalties 4-2, after it ended locked at 3-3 after extra time.

Detailed explanation-2: -As Argentina lifted the FIFA World Cup 2022 after a thrilling match against France on penalties, ‘After 36’ is trending on Twitter. ‘After 36’ is a reference to Argentina winning the FIFA World Cup 36 years since their last triumph in 1986 when the great Diego Maradona led his side to victory over West Germany.

Detailed explanation-3: -Argentina is one of the most successful teams in the tournament’s history, having won three World Cups: in 1978, 1986, 2022. Argentina has also been runner up three times: in 1930, 1990 and 2014. In 18 World Cup tournaments, Argentina has 47 victories in 88 matches.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Argentina captain performed the lap of honor and presented the cup to fans, but it turns out it was a replica belonging to a couple from Buenos Aires that found its way onto the pitch.

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