Brobbey and Luckassen Make History as Fifth Set of Brothers to Score at World Cup
In a remarkable turn of events during the 2026 World Cup, Dutch striker Brian Brobbey and Ghanaian defender Derrick Luckassen have carved their names into the annals of football history by becoming the fifth set of brothers to score in the prestigious tournament.
This achievement signifies a rare moment in World Cup history, as it marks the first time in nearly three decades that such a feat has been accomplished. Uniquely, Brobbey and Luckassen are the first siblings to score for different national teams in the tournament’s history. Brian Brobbey has showcased his prowess by scoring three goals for the Netherlands, while Derrick Luckassen contributed a goal in Ghana’s 2-1 loss against Croatia in the group stage’s concluding match.
Throughout the illustrious history of the World Cup, only four other pairs of siblings have both found the net in the same tournament. The record was first set by the West German duo of Ottmar and Fritz Walter, who collectively scored seven goals during their triumphant run to the trophy in 1954. The Dutch brothers Willy and Rene van de Kerkhof also etched their names in the record books when they both scored as the Netherlands finished as runners-up in 1978.
Another notable case involves Brazil’s legendary brothers Socrates and Rai, who made their marks in separate tournaments but both scored on their World Cup debuts while captaining their team against the same opponent—the Soviet Union in 1982 and Russia in 1994, each from the penalty spot. Additionally, the famous Danish sibling duo, Michael and Brian Laudrup, also both scored during the 1998 World Cup competition.
