World Cup 2026: Egypt Beat Australia on Penalties to Reach Round of 16 for First Time in Decades

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Egypt booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in their Round of 32 clash.

The victory marks a historic achievement for the Pharaohs, who secured a long-awaited knockout-stage triumph after a tense contest that remained deadlocked through 120 minutes.

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Egypt took the lead in the first half through Emam Ashour, but Australia fought back after the break when an own goal by Mohamed Hany brought the Socceroos level.

Both teams created chances to find a winner during extra time, but neither side could break the deadlock, sending the match to a penalty shootout.

In the shootout, Egypt converted all four of their penalties, while Australia missed twice, allowing the North Africans to secure a memorable victory.

Mohamed Salah was among the scorers from the penalty spot as Egypt advanced to the next round, where they will face the winner of the Argentina vs. Cape Verde match.

The win represents one of Egypt's biggest accomplishments at the FIFA World Cup, keeping their hopes of a deep tournament run alive.

Australia, meanwhile, bow out after a spirited performance that ultimately ended in penalty heartbreak.