Five-Hour Record: Galarza eclipses Saibari with lightning 64 seconds strike vs Turkey

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Paraguay’s Matías Galarza scored after just 64 seconds against Turkey to secure a 1-0 win and break the 2026 FIFA World Cup fastest goal record, merely five hours after Morocco’s Ismael Saibari had set it at 71 seconds.

Paraguayan midfielder Matías Galarza made FIFA World Cup history by netting the quickest goal of the 2026 tournament during a crucial Group D encounter against Turkey.

Capitalizing on a defensive error straight out of the back line, Galarza unleashed a stunning long-range strike from 25 yards out that beat Turkish goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır in just 64 seconds.

The spectacular early breakthrough arrived a mere five hours after Morocco’s Ismael Saibari had claimed the tournament’s speed record with a 71-second goal against Scotland.

Galarza’s historic milestone ultimately held up as the decisive blow, steering ten-man Paraguay to an emotional 1-0 victory while simultaneously confirming Turkey’s early elimination from the competition after two consecutive group defeats.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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