Where does Morocco’s strike against Scotland rank among fastest World Cup goals? (opens original article in a new tab)

Morocco scored the fastest goal of World Cup 2026 so far, 70 seconds into their match against Scotland, but it is not the earliest in World Cup history.

• Morocco scored the fastest goal of World Cup 2026 so far, 70 seconds into the match against Scotland.
• Ismael Saibari's goal ranks as the earliest in this tournament but not among the all-time fastest World Cup goals.
• Saibari's goal was the earliest Scotland has conceded at a World Cup, and he is emerging as a breakout star after a strong Africa Cup of Nations campaign.