Paraguay Scores World Cup's Fastest Goal!

Matías Galarza achieved a significant milestone on Friday, scoring the fastest goal recorded in the current World Cup. The midfielder found the back of the net a mere 64 seconds into Paraguay's match against Turkey. This rapid goal came about due to a turnover by Turkey as they attempted to build play from their defense. Paraguay seized the opportunity, executing a swift combination of passes before Galarza unleashed a precise, low shot from 25 yards. The ball found its mark past Turkey's goalkeeper, Uğurcan Çakır, establishing a new benchmark for speed in tournament play.

The 2026 World Cup, expanded to include 48 teams, is underway across three countries. All matches are being broadcast in the United States on Fox and FS1, with Spanish-language coverage available on Telemundo and Peacock. The tournament features a new format with 12 groups of four teams, with the top two from each group advancing to the Round of 32, alongside the eight best third-place teams. Tiebreakers are determined by a series of criteria, including points, goal difference, goals scored, conduct score, and FIFA rankings.