Own goals set record during World Cup clash between Egypt and Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 8:02 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
During the Round of 32 match between Egypt and Australia, Egyptian defender Hany scored an own goal in the 55th minute. This own goal marked the 13th of the 2026 World Cup, breaking the previous record of 12 set in the 2018 tournament. As the knockout stage progresses, defensive errors continue to contribute to the tournament's unpredictability. The statistics reflect ongoing challenges for teams as they face off in this year's event.
- •Hany scored an own goal in the 55th minute against Australia.
- •The 2026 World Cup reached its 13th own goal.
- •The previous record of 12 own goals was set in 2018.
- •The knockout stage is in full swing.
- •Defensive blunders are influencing match outcomes.
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 The 2026 World Cup has broken a record... and not a good one!
"This World Cup is pushing every limit, even the limits of clumsiness.During the thrilling clash between Egypt and Australia (Round of 32), the World Cup record books were shaken for a far from gloriou...
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