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World Cup Sets New Record for Own Goals Before Round of 16

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First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago

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Mohamed Hany's own goal in the Australia-Egypt match set a new World Cup record with 13 own goals, surpassing the 2018 record. Hany became the second player ever to score two own goals in one World Cup. Egypt also set a record for the longest gap between knockout stage goals at 92 years. The winner of the match advances to the round of 16 for the first time in their history.

01Mohamed Hany scored the 13th own goal of the 2026 World Cup, breaking the previous record of 12.
02Hany is the second player ever to score two own goals in a single World Cup tournament.
03The record was set during the Australia vs. Egypt match, which decides a first-ever round of 16 spot for one team.
04Egypt set a record with a 92-year gap between knockout stage goals, the longest for any nation.
05The previous longest gap record was Norway's 88 years, set just days before.
06Fans can join quizzes and contests related to the World Cup for prizes.

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