The Rise of South Korea and the Dominance of Italy in World Football

The video explores the football histories of South Korea and Italy. South Korea's journey highlights their rise in world football, especially their remarkable performance in the 2002 World Cup, where they reached the semi-finals. Despite early struggles, they have consistently qualified for World Cups since 1986. Italy, known as the Azuri, has a rich football legacy, winning multiple World Cups and maintaining a strong national league. Their 2006 World Cup victory is a notable highlight. Both nations have passionate fan bases and have made significant contributions to international football.

Which Asian country has qualified for every World Cup since 1986?

• Japan

• South Korea

• China

• Saudi Arabia

Who did South Korea defeat to reach the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup?

• Portugal and England

• Argentina and France

• Italy and Spain

• Brazil and Germany

In which World Cup did South Korea achieve their best result by reaching the semi-finals?

• 2010

• 2006

• 2002

• 1998

What was South Korea's record in the qualifying stages for the 2010 World Cup?

• Won half of the matches

• Undefeated

• Won all matches

• Lost all matches

Which European country is known for having won more World Cups than any other European nation?

• Italy

• Germany

• Spain

• France

What nickname is given to the Italian national football team?

• The Blues

• The Azuri

• The Reds

• The Eagles

In which year did Italy win their fourth World Cup title?

• 2002

• 1990

• 2006

• 1994