Talk:List of FIFA World Cup own goals

Review of source/popular misconception
"It is believed that the murder of Colombian footballer Andrés Escobar in the immediate aftermath of the 1994 World Cup was a retaliation for his having scored an own goal which contributed to his team's elimination from the tournament" Although many would take this and feel it's believable, it's an old-wives tale/one that has no actual proof. It's been disproven despite being used in a segment of 'The Two Escobars' (a 30 for 30 documentary). I guess it just makes for an easily believable story--drugs involved, gambling likely involved, etc. There's just no actual evidence. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.61.251.87 (talk) 16:23, 19 June 2018 (UTC)


 * I concur. I do not have information in front of me but it's likely they did not know who he was, and it was not the result of aggravation over the football result.
 * I saw this in this article and likewise felt it was immediately incorrect.
 * I do feel it is fair to say own goals are scrutinized, particularly back then but not as much now.
 * the growth in them is largely the change of how the game is played, with attackers playing a bit like hockey by seeking deflective shots, balls that curve harder, just overall it seems far more common defenders are playing balls in a direction towards their net.
 * the growth in them is largely the change of how the game is played, with attackers playing a bit like hockey by seeking deflective shots, balls that curve harder, just overall it seems far more common defenders are playing balls in a direction towards their net in contested balls and funny bounces. Back then it was typically an accident that appeared more suspicious, such as a slide tackle directly facing goal. 172.58.123.34 (talk) 06:38, 23 July 2023 (UTC)

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Argentina vs Spain 1966
Although it is not officially recognized, but Spain's goal is a clear own goal by poor goalkeeper Roma

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ujeqejqvAQ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 187.189.49.158 (talk) 16:52, 20 December 2022 (UTC)