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Last Updated: Wednesday, 14 June 2006, 11:55 GMT 12:55 UK

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So far in the World Cup we've had a hatful of stunning goals and some spluttering performances.

But how much do you know about some of the crazy characters on show in Deutschland?

Test your knowledge with our quiz.

Brazil are on quite a winning run in the World Cup. Who was the last team they lost to in the competition?

A: Argentina

B: Italy

C: France

The Czech Republic got off to a flier beating the USA 3-0 thanks to two fine goals by Tomas Rosicky. His country's press call him what?

A: The Beautiful Beethoven

B: The Footballing Mozart

C: The Skilful Schubert

"I think he made three or four sprints of 10 metres or so. I was amazed looking on." Who's this goalkeeper talking about after his opening game?

A: England's Michael Owen

B: Brazil's Ronaldo

C: France's Zinedine Zidane

"As I approached I reached forward to kiss him, but then thought 'no, better not'." Who uttered these words this week about a friendly game ahead of the World Cup?

A: Diego Maradona on Peter Shilton

B: Joe Cole on Pele

C: David Beckham on Aaron Lennon

Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz suggests what might have to happen for England to win the World Cup?

A: If it rains

B: If their midfield starts passing

C: If Rooney gets fit

Standing at 6ft 8in Zeljko Kalac, Jan Koller and who else are the tallest three players at this year's World Cup?

A: Peter Crouch

B: Nikola Zigic

C: Adriano

Australia's Tim Cahill banged home two goals in their opener against Japan. At the age of 16 he left his homeland and joined which English club?

A: Millwall

B: Crystal Palace

C: Norwich City

Which one of the following meteorological statements was not said after England's 1-0 win over Paraguay?

A: David Beckham: "You don't realise how hot it was."

B: Joe Cole: "It was very draining. It took a lot out of the lads."

C: Gary Neville: "It was even too hot for the beach."

He's 40 and is the oldest player on show at this year's World Cup. Who is he?

A: Tunisia's Ali Boumnijel

B: Trinidad & Tobago's Shaka Hislop

C: Germany's Oliver Kahn

Members of a UK band have just splashed out £1600 on what in Germany?

A: Eight tickets for the next Brazilian game

B: A training top used by Wayne Rooney

C: A take-away curry in Somerset