WatchThe Fastest World Cup Qualifying Goal

 

Christian Benteke scored the fastest ever World Cup qualifying goal against Gibraltar - after just seven seconds. One loose pass straight from kick-off allowed the Crystal Palace striker to pounce, anticipating the ball before dashing past the last defender and smashing home from close range.

The previous record belonged to San Marino's Davide Gualtieri for his goal against England on November 17, 1993. His side had the kick-off that time and then Gualtieri jumped on a loose pass back to David Seaman by Stuart Pearce and slotted in after 8.3 seconds.