Egypt defeats Australia on penalties after Australia’s late goalkeeper switch fails

Egypt advanced to the World Cup quarter‑finals by beating Australia 4‑2 in a penalty shootout after a 1‑1 draw. Australia made a last‑minute tactical change, substituting goalkeeper Mat Ryan for Patrick Beach with seconds remaining, but the gamble did not pay off as Ryan failed to stop any of Egypt’s spot‑kicks.

Egypt scored all four of their penalties, with Mohamed Salah converting a panenka and Emam Ashour having opened the scoring early. Australia missed two penalties, and a own‑goal by Mohamed Hany had already level‑led the match. Following the win, Egypt will face Argentina in the next round. Salah said, “It’s history. I told the boys before the game this is the biggest stage you can play on.”