Egypt reaches World Cup round of 16 after penalty shootout win over Australia

Egypt qualified for the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Australia on penalties. The match ended 1‑1 after regular time, and Egypt prevailed 4‑2 in the shootout, with captain Mohamed Salah converting a Panenka‑style penalty.

After the victory, Salah broke down in tears, calling the achievement "historic" and expressing joy at writing a new chapter for Egyptian football. He noted that the team will now likely face Argentina in the next round.