Egypt qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Australia in a penalty shootout. The match ends 1-1 after 120 minutes in the Round of 32, sending both teams to spot-kicks. Multiple reports describe the shootout as decisive for Egypt, with the team converting all four of its penalties to win 4-2. Australia, which has a goalkeeper change during extra time, misses at least one of its kicks, while Egypt’s final successful conversion is attributed in several outlets to Hossam Abdelmaguid as the clinching penalty. Egypt’s wider tournament progress is highlighted as historic, with BBC Sport and other outlets noting this is Egypt’s first ever win in a World Cup knockout stage. Mohamed Salah is also cited by several sources as scoring for Egypt during the shootout, including mention of a Panenka-style penalty. Australia’s penalty takers include Harry Souttar, whose opening kick is reported as going wide, and Lucas Herrington, whose strike is described as hitting the top of the bar. With the result, Egypt joins Morocco in the next round, according to at least one report.
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach World Cup Round of 16
Egypt qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Australia in a penalty shootout. The match ends 1-1 after 120 minutes in the Round of 32, sending both teams to spot-kicks. Multip...
- The match finishes 1-1 after extra time, leading to a penalty shootout.
- Egypt wins the shootout 4-2 and reaches the World Cup Round of 16.
- Egypt converts all four of its penalty kicks.
- Australia miss at least one penalty during the shootout.
- Reports note the result is Egypt’s first World Cup knockout-stage win.
Egypt made history by defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties in the Round of 32, securing their first-ever World Cup knockout victory and advancing to face Argentina.
1 month agoHossam Abdelmaguid scored the clinching goal in a shootout, and Egypt won its debut in the World Cup knockout round by beating Australia 4-2 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw Friday. Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan didn't stop any of Egypt's four shots after replacing starter Patrick Beach late in extra time. The victory comes in Egypt's fourth World Cup. Australia is now 0-3 in the knockout round.
1 month agoThe Egyptian national team continued its historic run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing a spot in the Round of 16 after defeating Australia on penalties following a thrilling Round of 32 clash last night. The high-octane encounter saw a stellar performance from the Pharaohs, who successfully neutralized the Socceroos despite Australia’s distinct physical … The post Egypt makes history with dramatic penalty victory over Australia appeared first on Egypt Independent.
1 month agoWorld Cup 2026 Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Arlington to reach the last 16 and a first-ever World Cup knockout win. The post World Cup 2026 Egypt Beat Australia on Penalties for Last 16 appeared first on The Rio Times.
1 month agoEgypt makes history, beating Australia 4-2 on penalties to reach the World Cup last 16 for the first time ever. Read about the thrilling match. Read More: https://punchng.com/egypt-beat-australia-4-2-on-penalties-to-reach-world-cup-last-16/
1 month agoEgypt converted all four of its penalty kicks to win a shootout with Australia, 4-2, following a 1-1 draw, securing its first knockout-round victory.
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