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Egypt Make History, Beat Australia on Penalties to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16

By IANS News July 04, 2026 • 09:05 AM View: 757

Egypt created fresh history as they earned their first knockout win at a FIFA World Cup, beating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.

In their previous match, the Pharaohs had beaten New Zealand to record their first victory on the world stage. Now they are celebrating an Antipodean double after a shootout triumph secured by Hossam Abdelmaguid after misses by Australia’s Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington.

TAGS Egypt Vs Australia FIFA World Cup 2026 Egypt Penalties Win Mohamed Salah Emam Ashour Egypt Round 16

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