Dunga Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. What is Dunga’s full name?
A. Carlos Alberto Bledorn Verri
B. Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri
C. Caetano Bledorn Verri
D. Carlos Caetano Verri
Answer: B. Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri
Q2. In which Brazilian state was Dunga born on 31 October 1963?
A. Sao Paulo
B. Rio de Janeiro
C. Rio Grande do Sul
D. Minas Gerais
Answer: C. Rio Grande do Sul
Q3. What was the origin of Dunga’s nickname?
A. A childhood hero
B. A family surname
C. Portuguese for “Dopey” (Disney’s Seven Dwarfs) due to his small stature as a child
D. A club nickname in Italy
Answer: C. Portuguese for “Dopey” (Disney’s Seven Dwarfs) due to his small stature as a child
Q4. Which position did Dunga primarily play?
A. Striker
B. Winger
C. Centre-back
D. Defensive midfielder
Answer: D. Defensive midfielder
Q5. With which club did Dunga begin his professional career in 1980?
A. Corinthians
B. Internacional
C. Santos
D. Vasco da Gama
Answer: B. Internacional
Q6. In which country did Dunga play for Jubilo Iwata and win the J. League title in 1997?
A. Italy
B. Germany
C. Japan
D. Brazil
Answer: C. Japan
Q7. For which Italian club did Dunga make the most appearances (124) between 1988–1992?
A. Fiorentina
B. Pescara
C. Pisa
D. Juventus
Answer: A. Fiorentina
Q8. Which club did Dunga return to in 1999–2000 for his final playing season?
A. Vasco da Gama
B. Internacional
C. Santos
D. Corinthians
Answer: B. Internacional
Q9. How many senior caps did Dunga earn for Brazil (1987–1998)?
A. 91
B. 100
C. 101
D. 111
Answer: A. 91
Q10. Dunga first captained Brazil at which major tournament?
A. 1990 World Cup
B. 1989 Copa America
C. 1994 World Cup
D. 1997 Confederations Cup
Answer: C. 1994 World Cup
Q11. In which World Cup final did Dunga score the decisive penalty in the shoot-out?
A. 1990
B. 1994
C. 1998
D. 2002
Answer: B. 1994
Q12. Against which team did Dunga set up Romário’s goal in the 1994 World Cup group stage?
A. Cameroon
B. Russia
C. USA
D. Sweden
Answer: A. Cameroon
Q13. In which year did Dunga win his second Copa América as a player?
A. 1989
B. 1995
C. 1997
D. 1999
Answer: C. 1997
Q14. Which major title did Brazil win under Dunga’s captaincy in 1997 besides Copa América?
A. Olympics gold
B. FIFA Confederations Cup
C. World Cup
D. European Championship
Answer: B. FIFA Confederations Cup
Q15. In the 1998 World Cup, Dunga fought with which teammate during the Morocco match?
A. Romario
B. Ronaldo
C. Rivaldo
D. Bebeto
Answer: D. Bebeto
Q16. Dunga is one of only two players (with Xavi) to have appeared in finals of:
A. World Cup, Olympics, Confederations Cup, and continental championship
B. World Cup, Euros, Club World Cup
C. Olympics, Club World Cup, Champions League
D. World Cup, Copa América, UEFA Cup
Answer: A. World Cup, Olympics, Confederations Cup, and continental championship
Q17. When did Dunga first become head coach of the Brazil senior team?
A. 2002
B. 2006
C. 2010
D. 2014
Answer: B. 2006
Q18. Which trophy did Dunga win as Brazil coach in his first spell?
A. 2006 World Cup
B. 2014 Confederations Cup
C. 2010 World Cup
D. 2007 Copa America
Answer: D. 2007 Copa America
Q19. At which Olympics did Dunga win a bronze medal as Brazil U-23 coach?
A. 2004 Athens
B. 2008 Beijing
C. 2012 London
D. 2016 Rio
Answer: B. 2008 Beijing
Q20. Which club did Dunga manage to the Rio Grande do Sul State League title in 2013?
A. Internacional
B. Flamengo
C. Gremio
D. Palmeiras
Answer: A. Internacional
Q21. How did Brazil exit the 2010 World Cup under Dunga?
A. Group stage
B. Round of 16
C. Quarter-finals
D. Semi-finals
Answer: C. Quarter-finals
Q22. In his second spell (2014–2016), Dunga was sacked after Brazil’s group-stage exit in which tournament?
A. 2016 Copa America Centenario
B. 2015 Copa America
C. 2014 World Cup
D. 2018 World Cup qualifiers
Answer: A. 2016 Copa America Centenario
Q23. Which individual award did Dunga win as coach in 2007?
A. FIFA Best Coach
B. IFFHS World’s Best National Coach
C. Ballon d’Or Coach
D. Golden Foot Coach
Answer: B. IFFHS World’s Best National Coach
Q24. In 1994, Dunga completed the most passes (692) and tackles (57) in which tournament?
A. Copa America
B. Olympics
C. Confederations Cup
D. FIFA World Cup
Answer: D. FIFA World Cup
Q25. Dunga was part of Brazil’s 1983 FIFA U-20 World Cup winning team. What role did he have?
A. Substitute
B. Captain
C. Goalkeeper
D. Striker
Answer: B. Captain