What happened?

The Egypt national team advanced to the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup after a thrilling win over Australia. A wedding hall in Gharbia, Egypt, witnessed the guests and bride and groom stopping the celebration to watch the final penalty kick in the match between Egypt and Australia.

Why does this matter for Egypt?

With the announcement of Egypt's qualification, the hall turned into a wave of great joy, with chants and national songs rising and Egyptian flags waving in a distinctive celebratory atmosphere.

What comes next?

After Hossam Abdel Majid scored the final penalty kick, joy spread among the guests, and they carried the groom on their shoulders and celebrated Egypt's win. | Date | Match | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-15 | Belgium vs Egypt | 1-1 | | | | | Recent form (last 5): 0W-3D-2L (DDDLL).

Background

Social media users praised the wedding and congratulatory comments poured in for this beautiful and unique gesture during the Egyptian national team's match against Australia.