{"id":4697,"date":"2026-06-30T11:27:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T15:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/ca\/?post_type=news&#038;p=4697"},"modified":"2026-06-30T11:27:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T15:27:57","slug":"best-goals-world-cup-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/ca\/news\/best-goals-world-cup-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Goals of the World Cup 2026 So Far"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From last-gasp winners to the fastest strike of the tournament, the World Cup 2026 has already served up a string of unforgettable goals. Here are the <strong>best goals of the World Cup 2026<\/strong> so far \u2014 the strikes that defined the drama. For more, visit our <a href=\"\/ca\/world-cup-2026\/\">World Cup 2026<\/a> hub.<\/p>\n<h2>Stephen Eustaquio&#8217;s history-maker \u2014 Canada 1-0 South Africa<\/h2>\n<p>Few goals have carried more weight. Eustaquio struck in the 92nd minute of the Round of 32 to beat South Africa 1-0 and send co-hosts Canada into the last 16 for the first time in their men&#8217;s World Cup history. Relive it in <a href=\"\/ca\/news\/south-africa-vs-canada-player-ratings\/\">player ratings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Ismael Diop breaks Dutch hearts \u2014 Netherlands 1-1 Morocco<\/h2>\n<p>With the Netherlands leading through Cody Gakpo and the 90 minutes almost up, defender Diop popped up in the 91st minute to force penalties \u2014 and Morocco held their nerve to win the shootout 3-2 and dump the Dutch out. See the <a href=\"\/ca\/news\/netherlands-vs-morocco-player-ratings\/\">player ratings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Gabriel Martinelli&#8217;s late dagger \u2014 Brazil 2-1 Japan<\/h2>\n<p>Japan looked set to drag Brazil into extra time until Martinelli struck in the 95th minute to win the Round-of-32 tie for the Sele\u00e7\u00e3o. Full <a href=\"\/ca\/news\/brazil-vs-japan-player-ratings\/\">player ratings here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Leroy San\u00e9 after 120 seconds \u2014 the fastest goal of the tournament<\/h2>\n<p>Germany&#8217;s Leroy San\u00e9 needed just two minutes to put his side ahead against Ecuador, the quickest goal of the World Cup 2026 so far \u2014 though Ecuador roared back to win 2-1.<\/p>\n<h2>Julio Enciso lights the fuse \u2014 the goal that doomed Germany<\/h2>\n<p>Enciso&#8217;s 42nd-minute strike put Paraguay ahead against Germany in the Round of 32. The four-time champions hit back to force extra time, but Paraguay held on to <a href=\"\/ca\/news\/germany-vs-paraguay-player-ratings\/\">win on penalties<\/a> \u2014 with the young <a href=\"\/ca\/news\/julio-enciso-stats\/\">Enciso<\/a> the catalyst.<\/p>\n<h2>Lionel Messi turns back the clock \u2014 Argentina 3-0 Algeria<\/h2>\n<p>Even at 39, Messi rolled back the years with a hat-trick against Algeria (17&#8242;, 60&#8242;, 76&#8242;), proving the magic has not faded as Argentina marched through the group stage.<\/p>\n<h2>More to come<\/h2>\n<p>With the quarter-finals on the horizon, the World Cup 2026 highlight reel is only getting started.<\/p>\n<p><em>19+ (18+ in AB\/MB\/QC). Please play responsibly. ConnexOntario: 1-866-531-2600 (ON) \u2014 see your province&#8217;s helpline for resources elsewhere.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-bgca1\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the best goal of the World Cup 2026 so far?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Opinions vary, but Stephen Eustaquio&#8217;s 92nd-minute winner that sent Canada to the last 16 for the first time is among the most memorable goals of the World Cup 2026 so far.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-bgca2\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What was the fastest goal of the World Cup 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Germany&#8217;s Leroy Sane scored after just two minutes against Ecuador, the fastest goal of the World Cup 2026 so far.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-bgca3\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who scored the latest goals at the World Cup 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Gabriel Martinelli (95th minute vs Japan) and Stephen Eustaquio (92nd vs South Africa) are among the dramatic late goals that have decided knockout ties.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-bgca4\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which goal knocked Germany out of the World Cup 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Julio Enciso put Paraguay ahead against Germany; the tie finished 1-1 and Paraguay won on penalties to eliminate the four-time champions.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From last-gasp winners to the fastest strike of the tournament, the World Cup 2026 has already served up a string of unforgettable goals. 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