World Cup 2018 2018 World Cup Quiz - Round 4 Ramesh Natarajan 06 July, 2018 12:26 IST France's Kylian Mbappe. Photo: AFP Ramesh Natarajan 06 July, 2018 12:26 IST 1.While Eric Dier famously scored the historic last penalty kick to take England through to the quarterfinals, he wasn’t their original choice. Who was supposed to take it? Jamie Vardy Jamie Vardy. While the prolific Leicester City striker was originally pencilled in, due to a groin strain he wasn’t able to take the penalty. Jesse Lingard Jamie Vardy. While the prolific Leicester City striker was originally pencilled in, due to a groin strain he wasn’t able to take the penalty. Ashley Young Jamie Vardy. While the prolific Leicester City striker was originally pencilled in, due to a groin strain he wasn’t able to take the penalty. 2.The teen sensation Kylian Mbappe scored two goals against Argentina to take France through to the quarterfinals. Who was the last teenager before Mbappe to score more than one goal in a World Cup match? Diego Maradona Pele. The legendary Pele achieved the feat twice as a 17-year old in the 1958 World Cup. He scored a hat-trick against France in the semifinal and a brace against hosts Sweden in the final. Pele Pele. The legendary Pele achieved the feat twice as a 17-year old in the 1958 World Cup. He scored a hat-trick against France in the semifinal and a brace against hosts Sweden in the final. Michael Owen Pele. The legendary Pele achieved the feat twice as a 17-year old in the 1958 World Cup. He scored a hat-trick against France in the semifinal and a brace against hosts Sweden in the final. 3.World Cup history was made in the Russia-Spain match as the fourth substitute rule was applied for the first time. Who replaced Daler Kuzyaev in the 97th minute? Aleksandr Yerokhin Aleksandr Yerokhin. The Russia and Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder was brought in as the fourth substitute by the coach Stanislav Cherchesov. Smolov and Cheryshev had been subbed in earlier in the game. Fyodor Smolov Aleksandr Yerokhin. The Russia and Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder was brought in as the fourth substitute by the coach Stanislav Cherchesov. Smolov and Cheryshev had been subbed in earlier in the game. Denis Cheryshev Aleksandr Yerokhin. The Russia and Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder was brought in as the fourth substitute by the coach Stanislav Cherchesov. Smolov and Cheryshev had been subbed in earlier in the game. 4.Uruguay has now won their opening four matches at the 2018 World Cup with wins over Saudi Arabia, Russia, Egypt, and Portugal. When did Uruguay last achieve a similar feat at the World Cup? Never 1930. The first-ever World Cup held in their home country was when they last achieved a similar feat. In fact, their fourth game back then was the final against Argentina which they famously won. 1930 1930. The first-ever World Cup held in their home country was when they last achieved a similar feat. In fact, their fourth game back then was the final against Argentina which they famously won. 1950 1930. The first-ever World Cup held in their home country was when they last achieved a similar feat. In fact, their fourth game back then was the final against Argentina which they famously won. 5.Brazil comfortably defeated Mexico 2-0 to reach the quarterfinals with goals from Neymar and Roberto Firmino. When was the last time Brazil failed to make the final 8? 2006 1990. Keeping up their fabulous record at the World Cup, Brazil has now made the quarterfinals in every edition since 1994. In 1990, they were defeated at the last 16 stage by their arch-rivals Argentina with Claudio Caniggia scoring the winning goal. 1978 1990. Keeping up their fabulous record at the World Cup, Brazil has now made the quarterfinals in every edition since 1994. In 1990, they were defeated at the last 16 stage by their arch-rivals Argentina with Claudio Caniggia scoring the winning goal. 1990 1990. Keeping up their fabulous record at the World Cup, Brazil has now made the quarterfinals in every edition since 1994. In 1990, they were defeated at the last 16 stage by their arch-rivals Argentina with Claudio Caniggia scoring the winning goal. 6.Adidas and FIFA decided to use a different red-panelled ball, named the Telstar Mechta (the one used in group stages was the black-panelled Telstar 18), for the knockout stages of the World Cup. Why the change in colour? Used to signify the ‘rising heat’ of the knockout stage Used to signify the ‘heat’ of the knockout stage. This is reportedly the first time a different ball has been used midway through a World Cup, ignoring finals. Additionally, ‘Mechta’ is Russian for ‘dream’ or ‘ambition’. The players said that the earlier ball wasn’t being spotted well Used to signify the ‘heat’ of the knockout stage. This is reportedly the first time a different ball has been used midway through a World Cup, ignoring finals. Additionally, ‘Mechta’ is Russian for ‘dream’ or ‘ambition’. Coca-Cola insisted that the colour be red Used to signify the ‘heat’ of the knockout stage. This is reportedly the first time a different ball has been used midway through a World Cup, ignoring finals. Additionally, ‘Mechta’ is Russian for ‘dream’ or ‘ambition’. 7.The pre-quarterfinal against Switzerland was Sweden’s 50th match at the World Cup. Which other team, along with Sweden, has played 50+ matches at the World Cup and has not yet won it? Belgium Mexico. Unfortunately, Mexico has also been eliminated at the last-16 stage in their last seven World Cups! Mexico Mexico. Unfortunately, Mexico has also been eliminated at the last-16 stage in their last seven World Cups! Switzerland Mexico. Unfortunately, Mexico has also been eliminated at the last-16 stage in their last seven World Cups! 8.An appropriate one to close this round – when the much-lauded Japanese team cleaned up their dressing room following their heartbreaking loss against Belgium, the only thing they left behind was a note that said ‘спасибо’. What does ‘спасибо’ mean? Farewell Thank You. And a ‘Thank You’ from all of us for attempting the quiz! Good luck Thank You. And a ‘Thank You’ from all of us for attempting the quiz! Thank You Thank You. And a ‘Thank You’ from all of us for attempting the quiz! Read more stories on World Cup 2018.