Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
Mohamed Hany played 5 matches for Egypt, starting every one. He was named player of the match once.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group G | vs Belgium 1-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Group G | vs New Zealand 3-1 | Started, played the full match · 1 assist |
| Group G | vs Iran 1-1 | Started, played the full match · ★ MVP |
| Round of 32 | vs Australia 1-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Round of 16 | vs Argentina 2-3 | Started, played the full match |
Biography
Mohamed Hany Gamal El-Demerdash (Arabic: محمد هاني جمال الدمرداش; born 2 February 1996) is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Egyptian Premier League club Al Ahly and the Egypt national team.
International career On 2 December 2025, Hany was called up to the Egypt squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. On June 15, 2026, Hany scored an own goal in their opening match against Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leveling the match at 1–1. He then scored another own goal in Egypt against Australia match in Round of 32, becoming the first player in World Cup history to score two own goals.
International Statistics accurate as of match played 7 July 2026.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · text adapted from the article.
Tournament data from API-Football. See more rankings on the World Cup data hub.
Photo: Mohammad Amin Ansari · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)