SEEING RED
What is the fastest red card in World Cup history? Was it Colombia’s Carlos Sanchez vs Japan?
Carlos Sanchez's early red card for Colombia against Japan had everyone wondering whether it was the quickest dismissal in tournament history
COLOMBIA'S Carlos Sanchez was given his marching orders just moments into his nation's World Cup clash with Japan.
The Espanyol midfielder received a red just three minutes into the Group H showdown - but was it the quickest ever?
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What is the fastest red card in World Cup history?
Ex-Aston Villa ace Sanchez was officially dismissed two minutes and 56 seconds into the game on June 19 2018 - but that was only the second fastest in the history of the World Cup.
Jose Alberto Batista holds the honour of top spot.
The Uruguay ace was sent off after just 54 seconds against Scotland in the 1986 tournament.
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