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What happened to Paraguay in the World Cup?
The Paraguay national team, led by its coach, opened the list of own goals in the 2026 World Cup when Damián Bobadilla deflected a ball into his own goal in the debut match against the United States.
Why is it important for Paraguay?
Damián Bobadilla's own goal meant the 1-0 for the hosts and the first own goal of the World Cup. This marks a turning point for Paraguay, which seeks to improve its performance in the tournament.
What is the own goal statistic in the World Cup?
As of the end of the day on June 25, 12 of the 173 goals scored by different players in the 59 matches played had been own goals. A figure that ties the historic record of Russia 2018.
| Year | Own Goals |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12 |
What's next for Paraguay?
With over 40% of matches still to be played, Paraguay seeks to improve its performance and avoid new own goals. Their last win was on November 19, 2025, when they defeated Mexico 2-1.
Recent results: | Date | Match | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-11-19 | Mexico - Paraguay | 1-2 | | | | | Recent form (last 5 matches): 2W-0D-3L (WWLLL, most recent first); on a 2-game winning streak.
