What Happened
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has established a new record for the most own goals scored in a single tournament, with 14 instances recorded to date. This figure surpasses the previous record of 12 own goals set during the 2018 World Cup.
One report indicated that the current tournament has seen a significant number of own goals. The statistic was highlighted in comparison to previous World Cups, noting the increase in this particular type of scoring.
Further details from one of the articles mentioned a specific match where the U.S. was leading Bosnia 1-0. In the context of this match, certain entities were identified as either scoring or "flopping."
Key Facts
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The 2026 World Cup has recorded 14 own goals.
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This surpasses the previous record of 12 own goals from the 2018 World Cup.
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One match mentioned involved the U.S. leading Bosnia 1-0.
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The 2026 World Cup is noted for an "own-goal record."