The record of the fastest own goal in World Cup history has been broken by BIH defender Sead Kolasinacm, who gifted Argentina a 1-0 lead at 2 minutes and 8 seconds. The record was kept by Paraguay's Carlos Gamarra (2:46) in 2006.
Brazil also had a disastrous start when defender Marcelo found his own net while trying to clear a low cross by Ivica Olic in the 11th minute in the 2014 World Cup opening game against Croatia.
Looking back the World Cup history, besides wonderful goals, there are also some interesting own goals. The following are top 10 own goals witnessed at the World Cup.
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Carlos Gamarra of Paraguay makes an own goal during a match against England at 4 minutes at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, June 10, 2006. [Photo/IC] |
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