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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

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