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World Cup Own-Goal Tally Threatens 2018 Record After 29 Matches

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First reported by Mako · Jun 19, 2026

What happened

World Cup 2026 has reached seven own goals after 29 matches, putting the tournament within sight of the record 12 set in 2018. Cameron Burgess’s own goal gave the United States an early lead against Australia, and he now has four own goals this season.

  • 01Seven own goals have been scored in 29 World Cup 2026 matches.
  • 02The tournament record is 12 own goals, set at the 2018 World Cup.
  • 03Cameron Burgess’s own goal gave the United States an early lead over Australia.
  • 04Lionel Messi and Jonathan David lead the tournament with three goals each.
  • 05Burgess has scored four own goals this season, including one for Swansea.

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Jon Moxley
OrganizationsSwansea, OneFootball
PlacesAustralia, United States, Russia, World Cup 2026

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MakoCenter · HebrewJun 19, 2026
World Cup Own-Goal Tally Threatens 2018 Record After 29 Matches
N12Center · HebrewJun 19, 2026
World Cup own-goal tally nears an unwanted record after 29 matches

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