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Egypt Wins Penalty Shootout Against Australia in World Cup The Pharaohs reach the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after winning 4-2 in a penalty shootout against Australia, following a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time.
What happened in the match?
Imam Ashour scored the opening goal for Egypt in the 13th minute, after a great cross from Karim Hafez.
How was the win achieved?
The first half of the match ended with Egypt leading 1-0, but Mohamed Hany scored an own goal for Australia in the 55th minute, tying the game.
What's next?
The Egyptian national team will face the winner of the match between Argentina and Cape Verde in the round of 16 of the World Cup.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | Belgium - Egypt | 1-1 |
| 2026-07-04 | Egypt - Australia | 1-1 (4-2 in penalty shootout) |
The Pharaohs reach the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after winning 4-2 in a penalty shootout against Australia and are preparing to face the winner of the match between Argentina and Cape Verde.
