The 11-second mark set by Hakan Şükür in 2002 remains the benchmark for the fastest goal in FIFA World Cup history, and traders assign just a 4.1% chance it falls during the expanded 48-team 2026 tournament. Modern defensive organization, quicker transitions from kickoff, and higher technical standards across participating sides have made sub-15-second strikes exceptionally rare, with no goal in the opening matches approaching that threshold. Recent form shows the quickest tallies occurring well into the first half or via substitutes, reflecting the low probability of the precise sequence—an immediate turnover, perfect long ball, and finish—needed to eclipse the record. While an early defensive lapse or set-piece chaos in a group-stage fixture could theoretically alter the outcome, the consistent pattern across decades of World Cup play underpins the strong market consensus against it occurring.
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$57,655 Vol.
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Jul 20, 2026
Note: Current record 11 seconds (Hakan Sukur, Turkey vs. South Korea, 2002.)
This market will resolve “Yes” if any goal is officially timed at under 11 seconds from kick-off in any match across the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Timing is based on official FIFA match data. If official timing is unavailable, a consensus of credible reporting may be used.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or FIFA has not acknowledged that the record was broken within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The 11-second mark set by Hakan Şükür in 2002 remains the benchmark for the fastest goal in FIFA World Cup history, and traders assign just a 4.1% chance it falls during the expanded 48-team 2026 tournament. Modern defensive organization, quicker transitions from kickoff, and higher technical standards across participating sides have made sub-15-second strikes exceptionally rare, with no goal in the opening matches approaching that threshold. Recent form shows the quickest tallies occurring well into the first half or via substitutes, reflecting the low probability of the precise sequence—an immediate turnover, perfect long ball, and finish—needed to eclipse the record. While an early defensive lapse or set-piece chaos in a group-stage fixture could theoretically alter the outcome, the consistent pattern across decades of World Cup play underpins the strong market consensus against it occurring.
Note: Current record 11 seconds (Hakan Sukur, Turkey vs. South Korea, 2002.)
This market will resolve “Yes” if any goal is officially timed at under 11 seconds from kick-off in any match across the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Timing is based on official FIFA match data. If official timing is unavailable, a consensus of credible reporting may be used.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or FIFA has not acknowledged that the record was broken within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve “Yes” if any goal is officially timed at under 11 seconds from kick-off in any match across the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Timing is based on official FIFA match data. If official timing is unavailable, a consensus of credible reporting may be used.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or FIFA has not acknowledged that the record was broken within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Jun 9, 2026, 2:27 PM ET
Volume
$57,655End Date
Jul 20, 2026Market Opened
Jun 9, 2026, 2:27 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Outcome proposed: No
No dispute
Final outcome: No
Note: Current record 11 seconds (Hakan Sukur, Turkey vs. South Korea, 2002.)
This market will resolve “Yes” if any goal is officially timed at under 11 seconds from kick-off in any match across the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Timing is based on official FIFA match data. If official timing is unavailable, a consensus of credible reporting may be used.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or FIFA has not acknowledged that the record was broken within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The 11-second mark set by Hakan Şükür in 2002 remains the benchmark for the fastest goal in FIFA World Cup history, and traders assign just a 4.1% chance it falls during the expanded 48-team 2026 tournament. Modern defensive organization, quicker transitions from kickoff, and higher technical standards across participating sides have made sub-15-second strikes exceptionally rare, with no goal in the opening matches approaching that threshold. Recent form shows the quickest tallies occurring well into the first half or via substitutes, reflecting the low probability of the precise sequence—an immediate turnover, perfect long ball, and finish—needed to eclipse the record. While an early defensive lapse or set-piece chaos in a group-stage fixture could theoretically alter the outcome, the consistent pattern across decades of World Cup play underpins the strong market consensus against it occurring.
Note: Current record 11 seconds (Hakan Sukur, Turkey vs. South Korea, 2002.)
This market will resolve “Yes” if any goal is officially timed at under 11 seconds from kick-off in any match across the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Timing is based on official FIFA match data. If official timing is unavailable, a consensus of credible reporting may be used.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or FIFA has not acknowledged that the record was broken within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve “Yes” if any goal is officially timed at under 11 seconds from kick-off in any match across the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
Timing is based on official FIFA match data. If official timing is unavailable, a consensus of credible reporting may be used.
If the 2026 FIFA World Cup is cancelled, postponed after August 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or FIFA has not acknowledged that the record was broken within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “No”.
The resolution source for this market will be official information from FIFA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$57,655End Date
Jul 20, 2026Market Opened
Jun 9, 2026, 2:27 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Outcome proposed: No
No dispute
Final outcome: No
The 11-second mark set by Hakan Şükür in 2002 remains the benchmark for the fastest goal in FIFA World Cup history, and traders assign just a 4.1% chance it falls during the expanded 48-team 2026 tournament. Modern defensive organization, quicker transitions from kickoff, and higher technical standards across participating sides have made sub-15-second strikes exceptionally rare, with no goal in the opening matches approaching that threshold. Recent form shows the quickest tallies occurring well into the first half or via substitutes, reflecting the low probability of the precise sequence—an immediate turnover, perfect long ball, and finish—needed to eclipse the record. While an early defensive lapse or set-piece chaos in a group-stage fixture could theoretically alter the outcome, the consistent pattern across decades of World Cup play underpins the strong market consensus against it occurring.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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