Egypt break new ground, edge Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt made history by defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to reach the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time. Hossam Abdelmaguid converted the decisive spot-kick as the Pharaohs set up a clash with either Argentina or Cabo Verde.

In Short

• Egypt beat Australia via penalty shoot-out in the Round of 32
• They will face the winner of Argentina vs Cabo Verde
• The Salah-led side head to their first ever Round of 16 match in the World Cup

Egypt made history on Friday, defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time to reach the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time.

Hossam Abdelmaguid calmly converted the winning penalty after Australia missed two of their spot-kicks, sealing a landmark victory for the Pharaohs.

Australia vs Egypt, FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights

Emam Ashour had given Egypt the lead after 13 minutes, heading home Karim Hafez's cross to score the tournament's 250th goal. Australia responded 10 minutes into the second half when Mohamed Hany inadvertently headed Aiden O'Neill's dangerous free-kick into his own net, marking his second own goal of the tournament.

Egypt held their nerve in the shoot-out to secure their first-ever World Cup knockout victory and will now face the winner of Friday's Round of 32 clash between defending champions Argentina and World Cup debutants Cabo Verde in Atlanta on Tuesday.

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