Andres Iniesta Quiz: The 2010 World Cup Final Winner
This Andres Iniesta quiz relives the night in Johannesburg when a quiet Barcelona midfielder won the World Cup. Play 10 interactive questions on the final against the Netherlands, the 116th-minute strike, his tribute to Dani Jarque, the yellow card, Man of the Match, La Masia, the 2009 goal at Chelsea and his later clubs.
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Year
In which year did Iniesta win the World Cup with Spain?
Opponent
Which team did Spain beat in the final?
City
Where was the final played?
Minute
When did Iniesta score?
Tribute
Who did Iniesta honor on his undershirt?
Card
Why did he get a yellow card after scoring?
Award
Which award did he win in the final?
Club
Which club academy trained him?
Chelsea
Which club did he score a famous late goal against in 2009?
Japan
Which Japanese club did he join in 2018?
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Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions
- Q1: In which year did Iniesta win the World Cup with Spain?
Answer: 2010
It was Spain's first World Cup.
- Q2: Which team did Spain beat in the final?
Answer: Netherlands
The score was 1-0.
- Q3: Where was the final played?
Answer: Johannesburg
At Soccer City stadium.
- Q4: When did Iniesta score?
Answer: In extra time, the 116th minute
It was very late.
- Q5: Who did Iniesta honor on his undershirt?
Answer: Dani Jarque
Jarque was Espanyol's captain who died in 2009.
- Q6: Why did he get a yellow card after scoring?
Answer: For taking off his shirt
The tribute message was underneath.
- Q7: Which award did he win in the final?
Answer: Man of the Match
He controlled the midfield.
- Q8: Which club academy trained him?
Answer: Barcelona's La Masia
He joined as a boy.
- Q9: Which club did he score a famous late goal against in 2009?
Answer: Chelsea
It sent Barcelona to the final.
- Q10: Which Japanese club did he join in 2018?
Answer: Vissel Kobe
He played there for years.
Andres Iniesta Quiz β The 2010 World Cup Final Winner
Andres Iniesta came through Barcelona's La Masia academy and became one of the world's most graceful midfielders. In 2009 his late goal at Chelsea sent Barcelona to the Champions League final.
In the 2010 World Cup final in Johannesburg, Spain and the Netherlands were level until the 116th minute of extra time, when Iniesta scored. He removed his shirt to show a tribute to Dani Jarque, Espanyol's late captain.
He received a yellow card for the celebration but was named Man of the Match as Spain won its first World Cup. He later played for Vissel Kobe in Japan before retiring in 2024.
What This Quiz Teaches
Football fans will enjoy these questions.
- Where he trained
- How the final went
- Whom he honored
- Which awards he won
- Where he played later
Did You Know?
- Espanyol fans have applauded Iniesta for his tribute.
- He won many Champions League titles with Barcelona.
- He also won two European Championships with Spain.
- He was known for his close control.
- He was born in Fuentealbilla, a small village in Spain.
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