Egypt reaches World Cup Round of 16 with first knockout win over Australia

Egypt Australia World Cup knockout stage penalty shootout

Egypt advanced to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time after defeating Australia in a dramatic penalty shoot‑out. The match in Dallas ended 1‑1 after extra time, with Emam Ashour opening the scoring for Egypt and an own‑goal by Mohamed Hany equalising for Australia. In the shoot‑out Egypt prevailed 4‑2, with Hossam Abdelmaguid converting the decisive penalty after Australia missed two of theirs. Mohamed Salah, returning from injury, also scored his penalty and was seen in tears after the victory.

The win marks Egypt’s inaugural knockout‑stage triumph and its first appearance in the last 16 since its debut in 1934. The Pharaohs now await the winner of the Argentina‑Cape Verde match to determine their next opponent.

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