Mohamed Hany sets bitter World Cup own-goal records

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Egyptian defender Mohamed Hany became just the second player in history to score multiple own goals in a single tournament edition, simultaneously lifting the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s collective own-goal tally to an unprecedented record of 13.

Egyptian international defender Mohamed Hany carved out an unwanted legacy at the FIFA World Cup on Friday. During a high-stakes Round of 32 clash against Australia, the full-back inadvertently redirected the ball into his own net.

The costly blunder marked his second self-inflicted error of the tournament, following a similar misstep during the group stage phase against Belgium.

The defensive mishap carried massive statistical weight, officially becoming the thirteenth own goal recorded in the ongoing tournament.

This deflection broke the previous all-time tournament record of twelve, which was established during the 2018 edition in Russia. For Hany, the chaotic moment permanently cements his name into global football folklore for incredibly heartbreaking reasons.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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