Egypt beats Australia on penalties to advance in World Cup

Egypt beat Australia in a tense penalty shootout, securing a 4-2 victory after the match ended in a 1-1 draw during the FIFA Men's World Cup 2026 Round of 32 on July 3, 2026. The game saw Egypt take the lead through Emam Ashour, who scored with a header in the 13th minute. However, an unfortunate own goal by Mohamed Hany in the 55th minute allowed Australia to equalize, eventually leading to extra time. Despite Australia substituting goalkeeper Mathew Ryan at the conclusion of extra time, he failed to save any of Egypt’s penalties. Egypt converted all four attempts, with notable penalties from players including Salah, while Australia managed to score only two out of four attempts. Ultimately, Egypt’s victory marks their first win in a World Cup knockout stage match. Looking ahead, Egypt will face either Cape Verde or Argentina in the next round in Atlanta on July 7, 2026.