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Egypt Advances to World Cup Round of 16 After Beating Australia on Penalties
Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw through extra time in Dallas. The result marks Egypt's first World Cup knockout-stage win and sends the team into the round of 16.
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Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout Friday in Dallas to advance from the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32. The match finished 1-1 after regulation and extra time before Egypt converted four of its five penalties while Australia made two. Mohamed Salah scored Egypt's second penalty with a panenka.
The win gives Egypt its first-ever victory in a World Cup knockout match and its first appearance in the round of 16. Egypt will next face either Argentina or Cape Verde. Australia is eliminated from the tournament.
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