June 21, 2026
Own goals are piling up at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven already recorded after just 10 days of action; putting the tournament on course to challenge an unwanted record.
Only the 2018 World Cup in Russia saw more own goals, with 12 scored across the tournament. With this year’s edition expanded to 48 teams and 104 matches, that tally is well within reach.
The United States have been the biggest beneficiaries so far, with Paraguay’s Damián Bobadilla and Australia’s Cameron Burgess both turning the ball into their own net in matches against the co-hosts.
Switzerland’s Miro Muheim, Qatar’s Mohamed Manai, Egypt’s Mohamed Hany, Iraq’s Aymen Hussein and Jordan’s Yazan Al-Arab complete the list of players who have scored own goals in North America.
