Mattias Svanberg scores record goal 17 seconds into World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:29 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Swedish midfielder Mattias Svanberg scored one of the fastest goals in World Cup history just 17 seconds after coming on against Tunisia during the 2026 World Cup. Svanberg's strike brings him just one second shy of the all-time record set by Uruguay’s Richard Morales in 2002. The goal marked an explosive start for Sweden in this tournament. As the match progresses, Sweden aims to build on this early momentum.
- •Mattias Svanberg entered the match as a substitute.
- •He scored against Tunisia almost immediately after his introduction.
- •The goal is among the fastest in World Cup history.
- •Sweden is participating in the 2026 World Cup.
- 5:29 AMYahoo Sports — 🏃➡️ In just 17 seconds! Swede scores historic World Cup goal
"Swedish midfielder Mattias Svanberg was involved in one of the most unbelievable moments at the start of the 2026 World Cup, scoring against Tunisia with a goal that came close to the all-time absolut...
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