Hany's Record Own Goals
Mohamed Hany Scores Second Own Goal, Sets New World Cup Record in Egypt-Australia Match
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Free-kick taken by Australia’s Aiden O’Neill in the 55th minute deflected off Mohamed Hany’s head into his own net, restoring parity for Australia.
Hany endured a potential concussion after colliding with Connor Metcalfe and was treated on the field for several minutes before continuing in the match.
Mohamed Hany became the second player in World Cup history to score two own goals in a single edition; the first was Bulgaria’s Ivan Vutsov in 1966.
The 2026 World Cup now has 13 own goals—setting a new record, exceeding the 12 tallied at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
One report misidentifies Bulgaria’s two-own-goal player as Ivan Davidov; the historic two-own-goal case is actually Ivan Vutsov (1966), indicating a factual error in that piece.
Egyptian defender Mohamed Hany made unwanted history at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first player ever to score two own goals in a single tournament. His second blunder came in the 55th minute of Egypt's Round of 32 match against Australia, when Aiden O'Neill's free-kick deflected off Hany's head and into his own net, leveling the score at 1-1. Fox Sports reported the milestone, noting that Hany had already put one into his own net against Belgium in the group stage.
The own goal also pushed the 2026 World Cup's total to 13, breaking the all-time record of 12 set at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, according to NDTV Profit. Egypt and Australia played out 120 minutes without another goal, sending the match to a penalty shootout to decide who advances.
How Hany's Second Own Goal Unfolded
Egypt had taken the lead through Emam Ashour in the 13th minute and looked set to hold on. Then came the 55th minute. Australia's Aiden O'Neill stepped up to take a free-kick. The ball curled toward the box. Hany, under pressure, got his head to it — and watched it loop into his own net. Australia were level.
The moment was made more dramatic by what happened just before the goal. Hany collided with Connor Metcalfe and lay on the field for several minutes. Medical staff treated him for a potential concussion. Despite the collision, he stayed on the pitch — only to redirect the free-kick into his own goal moments later, according to Fox Sports.
A Record That Stood Since 1966 — Until Now
Before Hany, only one player had ever scored two own goals in the same World Cup. That was Bulgaria's Ivan Vutsov at the 1966 tournament in England. His record stood for 60 years. Hany has now matched it, making him just the second player in World Cup history to achieve that grim distinction. One report incorrectly named the 1966 player as Ivan Davidov — the correct name is Ivan Vutsov.
NDTV Profit noted that the 2026 tournament's expanded format and increased attacking pressure from teams are driving more own goals overall. More matches, more free-kicks, more chaos in the box. That all adds up to defenders making split-second decisions under intense pressure — and sometimes paying a heavy price.
2026 World Cup Breaks All-Time Own Goal Record
Hany's second own goal was not just personal history — it was a tournament record. The 2026 World Cup now has 13 own goals in total. That surpasses the 12 own goals recorded at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, which was itself considered a historic high. NDTV Profit confirmed the new record, calling it a reflection of the modern game's pace and pressing intensity.
Football analysts point out that the 2026 format includes more teams and more matches than any previous World Cup. That extra volume naturally creates more scoring opportunities — including accidental ones. As teams enter the knockout rounds, defenders will be under even more scrutiny to avoid costly mistakes.
Egypt and Australia Fight On to Penalty Shootout
Despite the chaos, neither side could find a winner after 90 minutes. The match went to extra time, and still finished 1-1 after 120 minutes. My Eastern Shore MD reported that both teams headed into a penalty shootout to decide who would advance to the next round. For Egypt, the question hanging over the shootout was simple: could they put Hany's nightmare moment behind them?
For Hany personally, the pressure could not have been greater. Two own goals in one tournament is the kind of statistic that follows a player forever. How Egypt's defense handles the mental weight of that moment — and whether they progress — will define the rest of their 2026 campaign.
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