Swede Mattias Svanberg scored the second-fastest goal by a substitute in FIFA World Cup history during the Group F match against Tunisia at Monterrey Stadium on Sunday.
The 27-year-old found the back of the net just 18 seconds after being substituted on by manager Graham Potter.
Sweden won the match 5–1. The result puts the Netherlands at the top of the group with three points, after the Netherlands drew against Japan earlier in the day.
Fastest goals by substitutes in FIFA World Cup history:
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Richard Morales – 16 seconds
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Mattias Svanberg – 18 seconds
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Ebb Sand – 21 seconds
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Marcin Zewlakow – 59 seconds
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Randal Kolo Muani – 65 seconds
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Roger Milla – 83 seconds
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Artem Dzyuba – 88 seconds
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Marcus Rashford – 91 seconds
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Leroy Fer – 95 seconds
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Julian Groen – 99 seconds
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Marcos Urena – 103 seconds
Published on June 15, 2026
