In the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, Spain faced Saudi Arabia. In the second half, Saudi Arabia defender Hassan Tambakti scored an own goal, bringing the tournament total to 8 own goals, second only to the 12 recorded in 2018.
In the 49th minute, Cucurella's shot resulted in an own goal.
With 8 own goals so far, the 2026 World Cup has recorded the second-highest total in history. Only the 2018 FIFA World Cup had more, with 12.
Own Goals in the FIFA World Cup Since 1930
1930 - 1
1934 - 0
1938 - 2
1950 - 0
1954 - 4
1958 - 0
1962 - 0
1966 - 2
1970 - 1
1974 - 3
1978 - 2
1982 - 1
1986 - 2
1990 - 0
1994 - 1
1998 - 5
2002 - 2
2006 - 4
2010 - 2
2014 - 4
2018 - 12
2022 - 2
2026 - 8