2026 World Cup Sets Own-Goal Record With 14

Overview

• The tournament total reached 14 after two recent knockout mistakes were officially credited as own goals, pushing the mark past the previous high of 12 from 2018.
• Egypt defender Mohamed Hany was officially credited with two own goals in this World Cup, making him the first player listed with that unwanted distinction under current records.
• Argentina’s extra-time winner against Cape Verde was first given to Cristian Romero before review showed Cape Verde’s Diney Borges was the last to touch the ball and the goal was reassigned as an own goal.
• The United States is the only 2026 team to benefit from two own goals so far, and many of the tournament’s own goals have come from underdog teams defending intense set pieces or counterattacks.
• Observers note the expanded 48-team format creates more games and greater mismatches, which increases raw opportunities for rare events and means the total could rise further as the knockout rounds continue.