Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Who holds the record of scoring the fastest goal (in the eleventh second) in a FIFA World Cup match?

Options:

Cristiano Ronaldo

Pele

Hakan Sukur

Kylian Mbappe

Correct Answer:

Hakan Sukur

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) - Hakan Sukur

Hakan Sukur, a former Turkish footballer, holds the record for scoring the fastest goal in a FIFA World Cup match. He achieved this feat during the 2002 FIFA World Cup held in South Korea and Japan. Sukur scored just 11 seconds into the match between Turkey and South Korea in the third-place playoff. This goal remains the quickest goal scored in the history of the FIFA World Cup tournament. Sukur's early goal set the tone for the match and contributed to Turkey's eventual victory, securing third place in the tournament for the Turkish national team.