World Cup Own-Goal Tally Matches 2018 Mark
The 2026 World Cup is already tying an unwanted record for own goals. On the night between Thursday and Friday, Tunisia’s Elias Saad scored the tournament’s 12th own goal, matching the total set at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
That means one more own goal will establish a new World Cup record, and it could happen as early as the group stage. The article notes that this tournament will feature 104 matches, so the number of own goals is expected to rise further before the event ends.
The own goal by Tunisia against the Netherlands is the one that brought the 2026 total level with the 2018 figure. Sport5 reported the item on June 26, 2026, at 02:18.
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