🔗 Share this article Test Your Own Memory of FIFA World Cup Qualifying Surprises and Drama How much are you familiar with the biggest unexpected moments from FIFA World Cup qualification history? Attempt this test to discover the number of facts you remember. World Cup Qualification Test 1. During the year 1973, Polish goalkeeper Jan Tomaszewski produced a series of saves at Wembley Stadium to prevent the home team a place at the 1974 edition FIFA World Cup. He had been labeled 'a gloved clown' by what English coach? Alf Ramsey Brian Clough the manager Don Revie Ron Greenwood manager Show Result Question 2. The French team's greatest FIFA World Cup disappointment came in 1993, when they failed to make it after defeats in their final two matches at home to Israel and ... Bulgaria Romanian team Sweden Luxembourg Show Answer Question 3. Who did Gerard Houllier blame responsible for France's defeat, labeling him 'the killer' of their FIFA World Cup dreams? Player Eric Cantona David Ginola Lama Didier Deschamps Display Solution 4. In 2006, what 2 Africa countries achieved their sole FIFA World Cup showings to this day after beating Senegal and Nigeria in qualification? Angola and Togo Zambia and Botswana Libya and Tanzania Mali with Ethiopia Show Answer Question 5. The Italian team, the four-times World Cup winners, have not managed to qualify for the finals since 2014. Which team eliminated them from the qualifying playoffs in 2022? Sweden Switzerland Portugal Macedonia Reveal Answer 6. Which side qualified ahead of Mexico for the 1982 FIFA World Cup, just to suffer defeat in their first game 10-1? Canada Cuba The El Salvador team Honduras Show Answer 7. The 1982 World Cup had a number of surprise participants. What side earned their sole World Cup appearance to this day with an 89th minute tying goal against the New Zealand team? Haiti Iraq Kuwait United Arab Emirates Display Solution Question 8. You'll likely recall that a Thierry Henry's handball helped the French team make it at the Republic of Ireland's cost in 2009. But which player did Henry set up to get the goal? Nicolas Anelka Player Benzema Gallas Govou Show Solution Question 9. The only men FIFA World Cup the Argentine team have attempted and not managed to make it for came in 1970. What side took their place? Brazil The Colombian team Peru Uruguay Reveal Result Question 10. Román Torres' late winner against the Costa Rican team won a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2018 place for what team? Honduras Mexico Panama Uruguay Show Result 11. What part did Peter Hore play in Australia's away goals defeat to Iran in a play-off for the 1998 FIFA World Cup? Famous as a notorious joker, Hore ran onto the field and damaged a goal net with Australia ahead 3-1 on total. The stop in play allowed the Iranian team to recover into the game and score two late scores. Australian centre-back Hore scored own goal that sent Iran into the finals at Australia' cost. As Australia minister of foreign affairs, Hore prevented the squad from travelling to Tehran, leading to a 3-0 loss they could not reverse in Melbourne. Peter Hore was a ex Australian assistant coach who joined Iran's coaching staff before the playoff games. Reveal Solution 12. The Australian team at last ended their lengthy wait for a second FIFA World Cup showing by beating what team on penalty kicks in 2005? The Iranian team The Japanese team Peru Uruguay Reveal Answer Question 13. The Dutch side whose 'attacking football' shook the world in 1974 almost didn't qualify, saved by a disputed offside flag against ... Belgium Czechoslovakia England Yugoslavia Show Solution Question 14. Back in 2009, which player scored a late winner for the Argentine team against Peru in driving rainfall to save their qualification chances? Gonzalo HiguaÃn Mascherano Messi Player Palermo Show Result Question 15. During the notorious 'Davide Gualtieri game' in 1993, how many goals did England need to beat the San Marino team by to have a opportunity of making it for the FIFA World Cup? Three Five goals 7 10 Reveal Result Challenge your memory of these memorable FIFA World Cup qualifying stories and discover how many you knew.