Paraguay’s Matias Galarza scored the fastest goal in the current FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying tournament, netting against Peru just 64 seconds into the match in Santa Clara. The historic goal occurred during a qualifying match, marking a significant moment in the competition. While the final result of the match wasn’t immediately available, Galarza’s early strike instantly became a talking point. This achievement surpasses previous records for the fastest goal scored within the 2026 qualifying stages. The goal highlights Paraguay’s strong start to their qualifying campaign. Football analysts are already discussing the impact of this early goal on the match’s momentum and potential outcome.