Egypt's Hani Own Goal Makes World Cup History with Record 13 Own Goals
In a 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 match, Australia scored a 55th-minute equalizer against Egypt when Egyptian right-back Mohamed Hany inadvertently headed a free kick into his own net. This marked the tournament’s 13th own goal, breaking the 2018 record of 12. Hany also became the second player in World Cup history to score two own goals in a single edition, having previously done so against Belgium. The match ended 1-1.
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2026 World Cup: Own Goal Record Broken with 14 Own Goals
The 2026 World Cup has set a new record for the most own goals in a single edition, reaching 14 after Mohamed Hany of Egypt scored an own goal against Australia in the round of 16, followed by Diney Borges of Cape Verde against Argentina. The previous record was 12 own goals set in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The record-breaking tally includes own goals from players representing South Africa, Qatar, Morocco, Paraguay, Australia, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, and Uzbekistan. The increase in the number of matches from 64 to 104, along with faster gameplay and more crosses, are cited as contributing factors. With 16 matches remaining, the total could rise further.
Home Football - actualitésEgypt's Hany Scores Own Goal Shortly After Knockout, Giving Australia 1-1 Equalizer
During a 2026 FIFA World Cup match, Australia ended a goal drought lasting over four hours with an equalizer. The goal was scored by Egyptian player Hany, who inadvertently headed the ball into his own net shortly after being knocked down. The incident leveled the score at 1-1. The article includes a video highlight of the own goal.
Nachrichten - WELTOwn goal record broken at 2026 World Cup during Australia-Egypt match
During the Round of 16 match between Australia and Egypt at the 2026 World Cup, Egypt's Mohamed Hany scored an own goal that equalized for Australia. This was the 13th own goal of the tournament, breaking the previous record of 12 set at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The 2026 edition features 104 matches, 40 more than previous tournaments, contributing to the higher number of own goals. Notably, Hany had also scored the first own goal of this World Cup against Belgium, making him the second player in World Cup history to score two own goals in a single tournament, after Bulgaria's Ivan Vutsov in 1966.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuWorld Cup Sets New Record with 13 Own Goals
A news report from Hupu Football News confirms that the current World Cup has set a new record for the most own goals in a single tournament. During the Round of 16 match between Egypt and Australia, player Hany scored an own goal in the second half, bringing the tournament total to 13. This surpasses the previous record of 12 own goals set during the 2018 World Cup, making it the highest number of own goals ever recorded in World Cup history. The information is attributed to statistics from data websites and sourced from X (formerly Twitter).
虎扑 - 足球Egypt's Hani Becomes Second Player in World Cup History to Score Two Own Goals in a Single Tournament
In the Round of 16 of the World Cup, Australia faced Egypt, and Egyptian right-back Hani scored an unfortunate own goal in the second half. This was his second own goal of the tournament, following a similar incident in the match against Belgium. According to data statistics, Hani has become just the second player in World Cup history to score two own goals in a single edition, matching a record set by Bulgarian player Ivan Vutsov in 1966. The article highlights this rare and unfortunate achievement, with fan reactions noting it as a historic-level moment in the World Cup.
虎扑 - 足球Australia Takes Free Kick, Hani Scores Own Goal to Level Match 1-1 Against Egypt
In a World Cup Round of 16 match between Australia and Egypt, the score was tied 1-1 at the 55th minute. Australia took a free kick, and Egyptian player Hani inadvertently headed the ball into his own net, resulting in an own goal. The match was reported by Hupu Soccer News on July 4. The brief report includes a user comment noting the irony of scoring only via an own goal. The article provides a concise update on a key moment in the game.
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