Paraguay’s midfielder Matias Galarza made history at the FIFA World Cup 2026 by scoring the fastest goal of the tournament in just 64 seconds during the match against Türkiye in San Francisco. Galarza, aged 24, seized the opportunity early in the game with a powerful left-footed strike that found the back of the net, setting a new record and surpassing the previous fastest goal by six seconds.
Galarza’s remarkable goal gave Paraguay a strong start in the Group Stage match, where both teams were seeking their first points after losses in their opening games. Türkiye had previously lost to Australia 2-0, while Paraguay was defeated 4-1 by the United States. The goal by Galarza not only boosted Paraguay’s position but also added pressure on Türkiye and the United States in Group D.
Both teams were determined to secure a victory to stay in contention for the knockout stage. The match held significant implications for the group standings, with a win crucial for maintaining hopes of advancing in the tournament.
