In a match against Mexico, he became famous for scoring a goal after only 16 seconds of play, the fastest goal in World Cup history until forty years later, when his record was beaten by Hakan Şükür of Turkey, by scoring after 11 seconds in the 3rd place match of the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
In a match against Mexico, he gained recognition for scoring within 16 seconds, which was the fastest goal in World Cup history until forty years later when Hakan Şükür of Turkey scored after only 11 seconds in the 3rd place match of the 2002 FIFA World Cup.