The 11-second record set by Hakan Şükür in 2002 remains an extreme outlier in World Cup history, with no subsequent tournament producing a goal inside the first 20 seconds across dozens of opening matches. Teams routinely prioritize compact defensive shapes and controlled build-up from kickoff rather than high-risk, high-reward presses, while modern goalkeepers and backlines have improved at clearing early threats. The 2026 edition’s expanded 48-team, 104-match format increases total opportunities yet does little to alter these tactical realities or the low base rate of such instantaneous scoring. Trader consensus at 92% for No reflects this consistent historical pattern and absence of any structural shift that would meaningfully elevate the chance of a record-breaking strike.
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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 record set by Hakan Şükür in 2002 remains an extreme outlier in World Cup history, with no subsequent tournament producing a goal inside the first 20 seconds across dozens of opening matches. Teams routinely prioritize compact defensive shapes and controlled build-up from kickoff rather than high-risk, high-reward presses, while modern goalkeepers and backlines have improved at clearing early threats. The 2026 edition’s expanded 48-team, 104-match format increases total opportunities yet does little to alter these tactical realities or the low base rate of such instantaneous scoring. Trader consensus at 92% for No reflects this consistent historical pattern and absence of any structural shift that would meaningfully elevate the chance of a record-breaking strike.
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
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0x65070BE91... 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 record set by Hakan Şükür in 2002 remains an extreme outlier in World Cup history, with no subsequent tournament producing a goal inside the first 20 seconds across dozens of opening matches. Teams routinely prioritize compact defensive shapes and controlled build-up from kickoff rather than high-risk, high-reward presses, while modern goalkeepers and backlines have improved at clearing early threats. The 2026 edition’s expanded 48-team, 104-match format increases total opportunities yet does little to alter these tactical realities or the low base rate of such instantaneous scoring. Trader consensus at 92% for No reflects this consistent historical pattern and absence of any structural shift that would meaningfully elevate the chance of a record-breaking strike.
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
$60End Date
Jul 20, 2026Market Opened
Jun 9, 2026, 2:27 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...The 11-second record set by Hakan Şükür in 2002 remains an extreme outlier in World Cup history, with no subsequent tournament producing a goal inside the first 20 seconds across dozens of opening matches. Teams routinely prioritize compact defensive shapes and controlled build-up from kickoff rather than high-risk, high-reward presses, while modern goalkeepers and backlines have improved at clearing early threats. The 2026 edition’s expanded 48-team, 104-match format increases total opportunities yet does little to alter these tactical realities or the low base rate of such instantaneous scoring. Trader consensus at 92% for No reflects this consistent historical pattern and absence of any structural shift that would meaningfully elevate the chance of a record-breaking strike.
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