What is the fastest World Cup goal ever scored?

What is the fastest World Cup goal ever scored?

What is the fastest World Cup goal ever scored?

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The fastest goal ever scored in a FIFA World Cup match was scored by Hakan Şükür of Turkey, who scored against South Korea in the 2002 World Cup in just 9.8 seconds.

The 2002 World Cup was held in South Korea and Japan, and was the 17th edition of the quadrennial international football tournament. It was the first time that the World Cup was held in Asia, and the first time that two countries had jointly hosted the event. A total of 32 teams from around the world participated in the tournament, which was won by Brazil.

Turkey and South Korea were both drawn in Group B, along with Italy and Mexico. The two teams faced off in their opening match on May 31, 2002, at the Daegu Stadium in Daegu, South Korea.

The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams looking to get off to a strong start in the tournament. South Korea took the lead in the 18th minute, when Seol Ki-Hyeon scored from close range. However, Turkey fought back and equalized in the 37th minute through a header from İlhan Mansız.

But it was in the very first minute of the match that Turkey's Hakan Şükür made history. The Turkish forward received a pass from his teammate, controlled the ball with his chest, and then struck a powerful shot from outside the penalty area that flew into the back of the net. The goal, which was scored in just 9.8 seconds, remains the fastest goal ever scored in a World Cup match.

Hakan Şükür's goal was a great moment for Turkish football and a testament to his skill and ability as a goalscorer. It was also a memorable moment for the 2002 World Cup, which saw some of the most exciting and entertaining football in the history of the tournament.


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