The Netherlands national team defeated Tunisia in the third round of the 2026 World Cup group stage – 3:1.
elchi reports that another own goal was recorded in this match.
Tunisian national team midfielder Ellyes Skhiri scored an own goal in the third minute of the match.
This own goal was the 12th in the current World Cup. Thus, the absolute record set at the 2018 World Cup has been equaled.
It should also be added that in 2018, 12 own goals were scored during all 64 matches of the tournament. The match between the national teams of Tunisia and the Netherlands was the 54th game of the 2026 World Cup.