Mohamed Hany becomes first player with two own-goals in same World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 8:11 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Egypt defender Mohamed Hany made history by becoming the first player to score two own-goals in a single World Cup tournament. This occurred during a round of 32 match against Australia, where an own-goal in the 55th minute leveled the match at 1-1. Hany had previously scored an own-goal in a group stage match against Belgium. Following a collision earlier in the match, he was briefly attended to for a potential concussion but continued to play.
- •Mohamed Hany scores his second own-goal in World Cup history.
- •The own-goal against Australia equalized the match at 1-1.
- •Hany also scored an own-goal in a 1-1 draw with Belgium.
- •He was assessed for a potential concussion following a collision.
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Egypt defender Mohamed Hany becomes first player with two own-goals in the same World Cup
"Egypt defender Mohamed Hany has become the first player in World Cup history to have two own-goals in the same tournament. A free kick by Australia midfielder Aiden O'Neill in the 55th minute Friday went off Hany's head and into the net to even the score in the round of 32 match at 1-1.
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