According to FIFA, Clint Dempsey’s goal for the United States in Tuesday’s match against Ghana has now been officially clocked in at 29 seconds, the result of a remarkable pinball combination and quick thinking from Jermaine Jones.
It was a stunner in its speed. But was it a record? The fastest goal in World Cup history?
In fact, no.
Watch this video below to see the World Cup goal that was officially the fastest ever.