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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 best goals of the World Cup 2026<\/strong> so far — the strikes that defined the drama. For more, visit our World Cup 2026<\/a> hub.<\/p>\n\n

Stephen Eustaquio’s history-maker — Canada 1-0 South Africa<\/h2>\n

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’s World Cup history. Relive it in our biggest shocks feature<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Ismael Diop breaks Dutch hearts — Netherlands 1-1 Morocco<\/h2>\n

With the Netherlands leading through Cody Gakpo and the 90 minutes almost up, defender Diop popped up in the 91st minute to force penalties — and Morocco held their nerve to win the shootout 3-2 and dump the Dutch out. See the player ratings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Gabriel Martinelli’s late dagger — Brazil 2-1 Japan<\/h2>\n

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 Seleção. Full player ratings here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Leroy Sané after 120 seconds — the fastest goal of the tournament<\/h2>\n

Germany’s Leroy Sané needed just two minutes to put his side ahead against Ecuador, the quickest goal of the World Cup 2026 so far — though Ecuador roared back to win 2-1.<\/p>\n\n

Lionel Messi turns back the clock — Argentina 3-0 Algeria<\/h2>\n

Even at 39, Messi rolled back the years with a hat-trick against Algeria (17′, 60′, 76′), proving the magic has not faded as Argentina marched through the group stage.<\/p>\n\n

Julio Enciso lights the fuse — the goal that doomed Germany<\/h2>\n

Enciso’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 win on penalties<\/a> — with the young Enciso<\/a> the catalyst.<\/p>\n\n

More to come<\/h2>\n

With the quarter-finals on the horizon, the World Cup 2026 highlight reel is only getting started.

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What is the best goal of the World Cup 2026 so far?<\/strong>

Opinions vary, but Stephen Eustaquio’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>

What was the fastest goal of the World Cup 2026?<\/strong>

Germany’s Leroy Sane scored after just two minutes against Ecuador, the fastest goal of the World Cup 2026 so far.<\/p><\/div>

Who scored the latest goals at the World Cup 2026?<\/strong>

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>

Which goal knocked Germany out of the World Cup 2026?<\/strong>

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":"

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