VOICED:  SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg : It's the first time in World Cup history: Latin American teams

VOICED: SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg : It's the first time in World Cup history: Latin American teams

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10th Grade - University

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The video discusses the quarterfinal teams in the World Cup, highlighting Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina. Argentina, led by coach Diego Maradona, has exceeded expectations. Maradona shares his views on media respect. The video notes the dominance of Latin American teams over European ones, with only Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands remaining. Brazil is favored, but predictions remain open. Ghana stands as the only African team, carrying the hopes of the continent as the World Cup is hosted on African soil for the first time.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which team is considered a perennial favorite and a World Cup legend?

Paraguay

Brazil

Uruguay

Argentina

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Coach Diego Maradona's attitude towards media criticism?

He ignores it completely.

He is deeply affected by it.

He is too old to be upset by it.

He retaliates against it.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is significant about this World Cup for Latin American teams?

They have never won a World Cup.

They outnumber European teams for the first time.

They are hosting the World Cup.

They have fewer teams than Europe.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many European teams are still in the running for the World Cup?

Two

Three

Five

Four

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which team is carrying the hopes of the African continent in this World Cup?

South Africa

Ghana

Cameroon

Nigeria