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The 2026 World Cup is on the verge of breaking own goals record

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:22 June 2026
Post last modified:23 June 2026

Own goals have become one of the most striking phenomena of the 2026 World Cup, with eight own goals scored in the tournament’s opening days alone – a figure that puts the current edition on course to break the record set at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The US team benefited more than any other from this phenomenon after their opponents scored two own goals in two consecutive matches against Paraguay and Australia – a development that highlights the significant impact such goals are now having on match results. The list of players who scored own goals included Paraguay’s Damian…

Connected Ball Technology reveals the fastest and farthest goals

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:21 June 2026
Post last modified:21 June 2026

Data provided by the official 2026 World Cup ball, “Triunda,” which is equipped with Connected Ball Technology, reveals new, precise indicators that monitor the details of shots in terms of speed and distance. This is a technical advancement that adds an unprecedented analytical dimension to player performance during matches. According to the Spanish newspaper “AS”, this technology now provides the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) with precise, real-time measurements, allowing for the analysis of goals in terms of shot power and distance of execution. This reflects the accelerating shift toward reliance on data in modern football. World Cup — Mbappe…