Austria's Baumgartner Sets New International Goal Record
Scoring just six seconds into the game against Slovakia, Christoph Baumgartner achieves the fastest goal in international football history.
Overview
- Christoph Baumgartner of Austria scored the fastest goal in international football history, just six seconds into a friendly match against Slovakia.
- The goal surpassed the previous record of seven seconds held by Germany's Lukas Podolski.
- Florian Wirtz of Germany scored a goal seven seconds into a game against France, making it the third fastest in international history.
- Austria's victory over Slovakia was part of their preparation for Euro 2024, where they will face France, the Netherlands, and either Poland or Wales in the group stage.
- Baumgartner's record-breaking goal was part of a planned kickoff variation, showcasing his speed and skill.