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In the first MLS game after the World Cup, Inter Miami fell behind 1-0 when goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo missed a clearance for an own goal against the Chicago Fire. They stormed back to win 3-2 without Lionel Messi, with Luis Suárez scoring twice and Preston Plambeck netting the late winner, extending Miami's win streak to five.
Egypt reached the World Cup knockout stage for the fourth time by drawing 1-1 with Australia and winning 4-2 on penalties, with Emam Ashour giving Egypt the lead and Mohamed Hany’s own goal leveling for Australia—Hany becoming the first player to score two own goals in a single World Cup. In the shootout, Australia’s Harry Souttar missed the opening kick and Lucas Herrington hit the crossbar on the fourth attempt, before Hossam Abdelmaguid sealed Egypt’s victory. Egypt’s other shooters were Mahmoud Saber, Ramy Rabia and Mohamed Salah, who started despite a hamstring issue, while Australia’s Jackson Irvine and Awer Mabil scored. Egypt will face either Argentina or Cape Verde in the Round of 16 in Atlanta.
Porto took the lead in the Europa League quarter-final against Nottingham Forest, but Martim Fernandes scored a bizarre own goal while trying to play back to his keeper, stunning fans and Forest alike. Within minutes he required treatment and was substituted in the 19th minute, turning a promising moment into a six-minute nightmare for the up-and-coming Porto defender.
Dominik Szoboszlai’s precise half-time free-kick gave Liverpool the lead at Marseille, and a late Frimpong cross deflected off Geronimo Rulli for an own goal to seal a 2-0 Champions League win. Marseille had chances (including a post for Ekitike) and even had a goal disallowed earlier, but Liverpool prevailed in the clockwatch clash.
Washington Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren scored a shocking own goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning, leaving fans in disbelief. Despite the blunder, the Capitals managed to secure a 5-4 victory, with Tom Wilson scoring the winning goal late in the game. Lindgren's mistake was offset by John Carlson's equalizing goal shortly after, and Lindgren contributed 24 saves. The game featured a hat trick by Tampa Bay's Brayden Point, but Washington's resilience led to their sixth consecutive road win.
In a bizarre NHL moment, Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren accidentally scored an own goal by backhanding the puck into his own net, inadvertently giving Tampa Bay's Brayden Point a hat trick. Despite this blunder, the Capitals rallied with late goals from John Carlson and Tom Wilson to secure a 5-4 victory over the Lightning. Lindgren, who was awarded the team's gold chain for player of the game, expressed regret over the mistake but praised his team's resilience.
The USMNT narrowly avoided a major upset by Jamaica in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals, with a fluky own goal in the 95th minute leading to a 3-1 victory. After trailing for most of the match, the team found new life in extra time, with Gio Reyna playing a pivotal role in securing the win. Despite the shaky performance, the USMNT managed to overcome Jamaica's early lead and advance to the finals.
The Pittsburgh Penguins faced serious adversity after an embarrassing own-goal incident by Evgeni Malkin during a delayed penalty situation, leading to a 5-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes. Coach Mike Sullivan expressed disappointment in the team's lack of attention to detail, while players like Kris Letang and Lars Eller acknowledged the team's poor performance. Despite brilliant work from Sidney Crosby, the Penguins struggled defensively and offensively, leaving them five games out of a playoff spot and in a precarious position before the NHL All-Star Break.
The Pittsburgh Penguins were defeated 5-2 by the Arizona Coyotes, with a brutal own-goal in the third period contributing to their loss. The result snapped an 11-game winning streak for the Penguins against the Coyotes, and former Penguins forward Jason Zucker opened the scoring for the Coyotes. Despite efforts to tie the game, the Penguins were unable to recover, and the Coyotes secured the win.