Egypt Reach FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for First Time After Penalty Shootout Victory Over Australia

DALLAS:Egypt made history by reaching the **FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16** for the first time after defeating Australia **4-2 on penalties** following a **1-1 draw** after extra time in their Round of 32 clash. ([Reuters][1])

Emam Ashour gave Egypt the lead in the **13th minute**, heading home from close range to put the Pharaohs ahead before halftime. Australia equalized 10 minutes into the second half when an own goal by Mohamed Hany leveled the score at **1-1**. ([Reuters][1])

Neither side was able to find a winner during regulation or the additional 30 minutes of extra time, sending the match to a penalty shootout.

In the shootout, Australia missed two spot-kicks through **Harry Souttar** and **Lucas Herrington**, while Egypt converted all four of their penalties to secure a landmark victory. Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the decisive penalty to send Egypt through. ([Reuters][1])

Following the historic win, Egypt captain Mohamed Salah was visibly emotional, shedding tears of joy as his team celebrated its first-ever victory in a men’s FIFA World Cup knockout match. ([Talksport][2])

Egypt will face the winner of the Round of 32 match between Argentina national football team and Cape Verde national football team in the Round of 16. ([Reuters][1])

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