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Ismael Saibari scores fastest goal of World Cup 2026 for Morocco

6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 6:16 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Ismael Saibari scores fastest goal of World Cup 2026 for Morocco

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

Latest Updates

6:16 AMYahoo Sports — Ismael Saibari equals Mo Salah World Cup record within two minutes of Scotland vs Morocco
12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Ismael Saibari scores in second minute to lift Morocco over Scotland 1-0 at the World Cup
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?

What they're saying

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Ismael Saibari put Morocco ahead against Scotland inside 71 seconds and matched a World Cup record held by Mohamed Salah. The early goal set the tone for a game that quickly became difficult for Scotland, giving Morocco control of the Group C contest.
— Yahoo Sports

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Ismael Saibari scored only 72 seconds into the game and Morocco beat Scotland 1-0 at the World Cup to keep alive its chances of advancing to its second straight knockout round.
— Yahoo Sports