Hakan Şükür scores fastest goal in men’s World Cup history
Hakan Şükür netted a goal after 11 seconds against South Korea in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, setting the record for the quickest strike in a men’s tournament. The goal came early in the group-stage match, helping Turkey secure a 3-2 victory.
It has stood as a benchmark for speed ever since, with only a handful of attempts coming close. FIFA’s statistics confirm that no other men's World Cup goal has been scored faster.
The record highlights the impact of early aggression and preparation in elite football.
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