Egypt's Mohamed Hany becomes first player to score two own goals at a single World Cup

Egypt edged past Australia in a tense Round of 32 clash at the 2026 World Cup, prevailing 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. But the match will be remembered for a bizarre piece of history: right-back Mohamed Hany’s own goal made him the first player ever to score twice into his own net in a single World Cup tournament. Hany had already put one past his own goalkeeper during the group stage, and his second such strike against the Socceroos raised eyebrows around the stadium. Despite the unwanted milestone, Egypt held firm through regulation time and showed composure from the spot. The Pharaohs converted all four penalties while Australia missed two. “It’s a strange record, but the team believed in me,” Hany said after the game. “We got the job done, and that’s what matters.” Egypt now advance to the Round of 16, where they will face a higher-ranked opponent.