Mom's emotional tribute as son scores World Cup's fastest goal

Matías Galarza etched his name in the history books by scoring the fastest goal of the 2026 World Cup, finding the net for Paraguay against Turkey a mere 64 seconds into the match. His mother, Romina Fonda, shared a deeply emotional message celebrating her son's remarkable achievement.

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Matías Galarza. My Little One. Number 23. Today you made history in the 2026 World Cup with the earliest goal, 64 seconds. After 16 years Paraguay returned... and you were there like a warrior and in your hand you carried 3 letters: O.D.C. Order, Discipline, and Concentration. What your Yeyo taught you, who is 82 today, was the most beautiful gift in life. Thank you.

"Matías Galarza. My Little One. Number 23. Today you made history in the 2026 World Cup with the earliest goal, 64 seconds," Fonda wrote in her tribute. She highlighted the significance of Paraguay's return to the tournament after 16 years and emphasized the values of "Order, Discipline, and Concentration" that Galarza's grandfather, now 82, taught him, calling it "the most beautiful gift in life."

Fonda extended the dedication of the goal to Matías's brothers, Lucas and Tomi Galarza, acknowledging their shared passion for football and the sacrifices made to support his career. "This goal is for everyone. Lucas Galarza, it's yours too for all the mornings, afternoons, and nights you played non-stop. Tomi Galarza is also yours for every early morning in the car, going to the field asleep to accompany him and not miss a game," she stated.

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This goal is for everyone. Lucas Galarza is yours too for all the mornings, afternoons, and nights that you played without stopping. Tomi Galarza is also yours for every early morning in the car, going to sleep to the field to accompany him and not miss a game.

The heartfelt message also included a special dedication to Galarza's grandparents. "Yeya and Yeyo, this goal is yours. For taking care of him, for teaching him that with dedication anything is possible. Mom, I know you protect him from up there. You were and are our star. The Band is always united. We love you! The dream continues," Fonda concluded, referencing her late mother and the strong family bond.

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Yeya and Yeyo, this goal is yours. For taking care of him, for teaching him that with dedication anything is possible. Mom, I know you protect him from up there. You were and are our star. The Band is always united. We love you! The dream continues.