Paraguay forward Matías Galarza scored the fastest goal in 2026 World Cup history when he found the net after 64 seconds in the Group D clash against Turkey at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, United States.
Playing in the early minutes of the first half, Galarza's finish gave Paraguay a 1-0 advantage, breaking the previous tournament record of 71 seconds set earlier in the competition. The match was overseen by referee Iván Barton of El Salvador.
With Turkey and Paraguay contending for Group D positioning, Galarza's early breakthrough provided significant momentum to the South American side in their World Cup campaign.
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Чемпионат.com