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What unique record did Mandžukić set in the 2018 World Cup final?

  • Fastest Goal

  • Longest Penalty

  • First Own Goal In Final

  • Most Assists

Answer

In the 2018 FIFA World Cup final between France and Croatia, Mario Mandžukić inadvertently scored the first own goal in a World Cup final's history. The unfortunate incident occurred when he attempted to block a French cross, but instead deflected the ball into his own net. This own goal ultimately contributed to France's 4-2 victory and their second World Cup title.
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