2026 World Cup sets own goal record with 14 total

The 2026 World Cup has seen a record 14 own goals, surpassing the previous high of 12 from 2018. This latest tally includes two own goals scored during the knockout rounds on July 3 and 4, contributing to a trend of defensive blunders. Notable among these is Egyptian defender Mohamed Hany, who became the first player to score two own goals in a single tournament. His first own goal also helped put Egypt into a penalty shootout which they won. The increased number of own goals is attributed to the expanded 48-team format, leading to mismatched matchups and heightened defensive pressures. With more knockout matches pending, the record could continue to grow.

• 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup breaks own goal record with 14, surpassing 2018 tournament