The World Cup 2026 has witnessed a number of own goals already, as the latest addition was in the match between USA and Australia on Friday (June 19).

USA took the lead early in the match as Australia’s Cameron Burgess put the ball past his own net in the 11th minute of the match.

Folarin Balogun exploded down the left flank with blistering pace, surging into the penalty area before delivering a dangerous low cross across the goal. Under immense pressure, defender Burgess could only divert the ball into the roof of his own net, handing the opposition a dramatic breakthrough.

FIFA WC 2026 Own Goals

As of mid-June 2026, seven own goals have already been scored, surpassing the entire 2022 tournament total of just two. This places 2026 among the highest own-goal tournaments in World Cup history, second only to the record 12 set in 2018. So far, the World Cup this year has already seen 250% more own goals compared to the entire 2022 edition.

List of Own Goals in World Cup 2026 (Group Stage)

• Damián Bobadilla (Paraguay, 7′) – Scored against his own team in a 4-1 loss to USA (June 12).
• Miro Muheim (Switzerland, 90+4′) – Equalized for Qatar in a 1-1 draw (June 13).
• Mohamed Hany (Egypt, 66′) – Gifted Belgium the opening goal in a 1-1 draw (June 15).
• Aymen Hussein (Iraq, 90+6′) – Scored in a 1-4 defeat against Norway (June 16).
• Yazan Al-Arab (Jordan, 76′) – Put Austria 2-1 ahead in a 3-1 win.
• Mohamed Manai (Qatar, 75′) – Extended Canada’s lead in a 6-0 rout (June 18).
• Cameron Burgess (Australia, 11′) – Gave USA 1-0 lead (June 19).

With the knockout stages still to come, the pressure is only set to increase. While own goals add unexpected drama, they often prove decisive and painful. The 2026 World Cup is already carving out a unique, if unfortunate place, in football history.