World Cup 2026: Mohamed Hany sets an unfortunate record

03.07.26 AP World Cup

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Mohamed Hany has written his name into World Cup history books, but for a record no player desires. The Egyptian defender has become the first player since 1966 to score two own goals in the same edition of the tournament.

His latest own goal came against Australia in the round of 16—a disastrous moment that allowed the Australians to equalize and push the match into extra time. Fortunately for the Pharaohs, Egypt ultimately secured qualification after a dramatic penalty shootout. Hany had already endured the same misfortune in the opening match of the tournament against Belgium.

According to Opta data, you have to go back to the 1966 World Cup and Bulgarian Ivan Vutsov to find another player who has scored two own goals in a single tournament. With this thirteenth own goal recorded since the start of the competition, the 2026 World Cup also sets a new record in this regard—a feat made possible by the expanded format and the increased number of matches.

Aliou Toundé |

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