2026 World Cup Sets Record for Most Own Goals in Tournament History
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across North America, has already broken the record for most own goals in a single men's tournament, reaching 13 after a match between the Netherlands and Tunisia. This surpasses the previous record of 12 set in 2018. Notable events include Tunisia’s Ellyes Skhiri scoring an own goal in the 3rd minute, tying the fastest own goal record. With group stage still in progress, the tally may increase further.
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2026 World Cup sets record for most own goals in tournament history with 13
The 2026 World Cup has become the edition with the most own goals in World Cup history, reaching 13 after two own goals were scored in the group stage match between the Netherlands and Tunisia. This surpasses the previous record of 12 own goals set during the 2018 World Cup in Russia. According to Squawka statistics, the tournament schedule is not yet complete, meaning the record could extend further. Historical data shows own goals have fluctuated across tournaments, with notable counts including 5 in 1998 and 4 in multiple editions (1954, 2006, 2014), while several early tournaments had zero. The 2022 World Cup recorded only 2 own goals.
虎扑 - 足球Own Goal by Skhiri Becomes Netherlands' Fastest World Cup Goal Since 1974 Final
In a World Cup group stage match between Tunisia and the Netherlands on June 26, Tunisian player Skhiri scored an own goal just 2 minutes and 21 seconds (141 seconds) into the game. According to data website statistics, this is the fastest goal scored by the Netherlands in World Cup history since 1974. The previous record was set in the 1974 World Cup final, when Johan Neeskens scored a penalty for the Netherlands against West Germany at 1 minute and 26 seconds. The own goal gave the Netherlands an early lead in the match.
虎扑 - 足球Own goals in 2026 World Cup reach 12, tying men's tournament record
During a World Cup group stage match between Tunisia and the Netherlands on June 26, Tunisian player Skhiri accidentally scored an own goal, bringing the total number of own goals in the 2026 World Cup to 12. This ties the record for the most own goals in a single men's World Cup tournament, previously set by the 2018 World Cup. Since the tournament is still ongoing, the record is likely to be broken. The report originates from Hupu Football News, a Chinese sports media outlet, citing data from social media platform X.
虎扑 - 足球Tunisia Scores Own Goal in 3rd Minute, Ties Fastest Own Goal Record in World Cup History
In the 2026 World Cup match between the Netherlands and Tunisia, Tunisian midfielder Ellyes Skhiri scored an own goal in the 3rd minute after a cross from Dutch defender Denzel Dumfries. This ties the record for the fastest own goal in World Cup history at three minutes, previously set by Carlos Gamarra (2006 vs England) and Sead Kolašinac (2014 vs Argentina). The Netherlands took a 1-0 lead as a result. The report comes from Chinese sports media Hupu, citing source X.
虎扑 - 足球2026 World Cup Already Breaks Own Goal Record from Qatar 2022
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already seen 7 own goals scored since the tournament began, surpassing the total of 2 own goals recorded during the entire 2022 World Cup held in Qatar. The all-time record for own goals in a single World Cup edition remains 12, set during the 2018 World Cup in Russia. With many matches remaining in this expanded 48-team tournament, the record could be threatened as early as the group stage. The report, published by Foot Mercato on June 21, 2026, highlights the trend of own goals in the ongoing competition.
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