World Cup 2026: Saibari already dethroned after just five hours

Ismael Saibari no longer holds the record for the fastest goal at this 2026 World Cup. After just five hours, Paraguayan midfielder Matías Galarza went one better, scoring against Turkey after just 65 seconds and surpassing the Moroccan's 71-second mark.

Having found the net just 71 seconds into Morocco's victory over Scotland (1-0), Ismael Saibari set the new fastest goal record at the 2026 World Cup. But barely five hours later, Paraguayan midfielder Matías Galarza broke that mark. Facing Turkey, he fired home from distance after only 65 seconds, delivering a stunning start for Paraguay and seizing the tournament record.

With his strike after just 65 seconds, Galarza now holds the record for the fastest goal at the 2026 World Cup at this stage of the tournament.

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