Ismael Saibari scores fastest goal of World Cup 2026 for Morocco
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Ismael Saibari scored 70 seconds into the match, giving Morocco an early lead against Scotland in their World Cup 2026 encounter. This goal is the fastest at the tournament so far, though it ranks outside the top ten fastest goals in World Cup history. Hakan Sukur holds the record at 11 seconds, set in 2002. Morocco aims to capitalize on Saibari's strike as they seek three points in this critical group stage match.
- •Saibari scored within 70 seconds of kickoff against Scotland.
- •Morocco leads their World Cup match currently in progress.
- •Saibari's goal is the fastest of World Cup 2026 so far.
- •It's ranked outside the top 10 fastest goals in tournament history.
- •Hakan Sukur's 11-second goal remains the record.
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Morocco scores quickly versus Scotland, hangs on for 1-0 win in Group C
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Where does Morocco's rapid-fire goal in first 70 seconds rank all time?
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Where does goal by Morocco's Ismael Saibari rank among fastest in tournament history?
- 10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Where does Morocco’s strike against Scotland rank among fastest World Cup goals?
"Morocco opened the scoring inside just 70 seconds against Scotland through on-fire Ismael Saibari
"Ismael Saibari scored 70 seconds into the match for Morocco and Scotland could never recover.
"To say Morocco got off on the right foot against Scotland doesn’t quite cover it.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 12:01 AMWorld Cup 2026: Morocco scores quickly versus Scotland, hangs on for 1-0 win in Group C
Ismael Saibari scored 70 seconds into the match for Morocco and Scotland could never recover.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 10:41 PMWorld Cup 2026: Where does Morocco's rapid-fire goal in first 70 seconds rank all time?
To say Morocco got off on the right foot against Scotland doesn’t quite cover it.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 10:41 PMWorld Cup 2026: Where does goal by Morocco's Ismael Saibari rank among fastest in tournament history?
To say Morocco got off on the right foot against Scotland doesn't quite cover it.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 10:39 PMWhere does Morocco’s strike against Scotland rank among fastest World Cup goals?
Morocco opened the scoring inside just 70 seconds against Scotland through on-fire Ismael Saibari
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