World Cup 2018 2018 World Cup quiz - Round 3 Ramesh Natarajan 30 June, 2018 11:58 IST Brazil's Neymar. Photo: AFP Ramesh Natarajan 30 June, 2018 11:58 IST 1.What record did the Mexican Jesus Gallardo set during their match against Sweden? Fastest yellow card in a World Cup match Fastest yellow card. Gallardo took just 15 seconds to smash into Ola Toivonen thus becoming the earliest recipient of a World Cup yellow card. Fastest to concede a penalty in a World Cup match Fastest yellow card. Gallardo took just 15 seconds to smash into Ola Toivonen thus becoming the earliest recipient of a World Cup yellow card. Fastest to get sent off during a World Cup match Fastest yellow card. Gallardo took just 15 seconds to smash into Ola Toivonen thus becoming the earliest recipient of a World Cup yellow card. 2.With Germany’s elimination from the World Cup, the recent trend of the previous edition’s winners not being successful the following edition continued. So, which was the last team to reach a World Cup final following a win in the previous edition? Germany, 2006 Brazil, 1998. Brazil, in fact, reached three World Cup finals consecutively from 1994 to 2002, winning in 1994 and 2002. They haven’t been to another since then though. Brazil, 1998 Brazil, 1998. Brazil, in fact, reached three World Cup finals consecutively from 1994 to 2002, winning in 1994 and 2002. They haven’t been to another since then though. West Germany, 1990 Brazil, 1998. Brazil, in fact, reached three World Cup finals consecutively from 1994 to 2002, winning in 1994 and 2002. They haven’t been to another since then though. 3.Ahead of their final group game against Serbia, what did The Sir Walter Pub, a bar in Rio Di Janeiro, decide to offer its patrons if a particular event took place? Free shots anytime Neymar fell to ground during the match Free shots anytime Neymar fell to ground during the match. In fact, the name Sir Walter is inspired by the protagonist Walter White from the acclaimed TV series Breaking Bad. The pub is Breaking Bad themed. Offered discounts equal to the minute when the first goal was scored by Brazil Free shots anytime Neymar fell to ground during the match. In fact, the name Sir Walter is inspired by the protagonist Walter White from the acclaimed TV series Breaking Bad. The pub is Breaking Bad themed. Free Marcelo hairstyle wigs if he scored a goal Free shots anytime Neymar fell to ground during the match. In fact, the name Sir Walter is inspired by the protagonist Walter White from the acclaimed TV series Breaking Bad. The pub is Breaking Bad themed. 4.What radical move did former Swedish international Anders Svenson claim he would do if Mexico eliminated Sweden from the World Cup by beating them in their match? Unfriend all his Mexican friends on Facebook Give up Mexican food. It was a big deal for the former Southampton-man Svenson, given that he is nicknamed ‘Taco’ due to his love for Mexican food. Not visit Mexico ever in his lifetime Give up Mexican food. It was a big deal for the former Southampton-man Svenson, given that he is nicknamed ‘Taco’ due to his love for Mexican food. Give up Mexican food Give up Mexican food. It was a big deal for the former Southampton-man Svenson, given that he is nicknamed ‘Taco’ due to his love for Mexican food. 5.With Senegal’s elimination, none of the five African teams qualified for the pre-quarterfinal stage. When was the last time this happened in a World cup? West Germany, 1974 Spain, 1982. Algeria and Cameroon were the two teams that had failed to progress to the second round in 1982. France, 1998 Spain, 1982. Algeria and Cameroon were the two teams that had failed to progress to the second round in 1982. Spain, 1982 Spain, 1982. Algeria and Cameroon were the two teams that had failed to progress to the second round in 1982. 6.What unusual decision did the 23-year old Iranian footballer Sardar Azmoun, nicknamed the ‘Iranian Messi’, decide to take post their elimination from the World Cup after seeing his mother’s health deteriorate due to constant criticism? Emigrate to Canada Retire from playing football for Iran. Azmoun, who made his debut for Iran at the age of 19, is fifth on their list of highest goal scorers. He has been compared with his countryman Ali Daei, who holds the world record for the highest international goals with 109. Retire from playing football for Iran Retire from playing football for Iran. Azmoun, who made his debut for Iran at the age of 19, is fifth on their list of highest goal scorers. He has been compared with his countryman Ali Daei, who holds the world record for the highest international goals with 109. Switch to athletics Retire from playing football for Iran. Azmoun, who made his debut for Iran at the age of 19, is fifth on their list of highest goal scorers. He has been compared with his countryman Ali Daei, who holds the world record for the highest international goals with 109. 7.A simple one to round off, at the end of the group stages which team scored the maximum number of goals? Belgium Belgium. With 9, they just shaded England and Russia who scored 8 each. England Belgium. With 9, they just shaded England and Russia who scored 8 each. Russia Belgium. With 9, they just shaded England and Russia who scored 8 each.