Egypt advance to the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after a 1-1 draw with Australia in their knockout-stage match, then winning 4-2 in the penalty shootout. Multiple outlets describe a tense, high-pressure finish that follows more than 120 minutes of play. Mohamed Salah plays a central role for Egypt, including taking a penalty during the shootout; one report specifies he converts with a Panenka-style kick. The shootout is decided when Hossam Abdelmaguid scores the winning spot-kick after Australia misses at least two attempts. Australian goalkeeper Mathew Ryan is noted by some coverage for a gamble that does not succeed, contributing to Egypt’s shootout edge. Egypt’s win is framed as a first for the team in World Cup knockout play, while Australia exits the tournament’s round of 16 qualification stage. With the victory, Egypt move on to face the next opponent in the last 16, which at least one report links to the winner of the Argentina vs Cape Verde match.
Egypt beat Australia on penalties to reach World Cup 2026 Round of 16
Egypt advance to the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after a 1-1 draw with Australia in their knockout-stage match, then winning 4-2 in the penalty shootout. Multiple outlets describe a tense, high-pressur...
- Egypt and Australia play a 1-1 draw in the Round of 32 before penalties.
- Egypt win the penalty shootout 4-2 to reach the World Cup 2026 Round of 16.
- Mohamed Salah takes and converts a penalty for Egypt; at least one report describes it as a Panenka.
- Hossam Abdelmaguid scores the decisive penalty for Egypt after Australian misses.
- The shootout follows extra time and is described across reports as dramatic and closely contested.
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