Egypt wins in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia
Egypt converted all four penalties and became the first African team to win a World Cup knockout match in four appearances, officials said.
- On Friday, July 3, 2026, Egypt secured a historic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Australia at AT&T Stadium following a 1-1 draw through 120 minutes, marking Egypt's first-ever World Cup knockout-stage triumph.
- Emam Ashour gave Egypt an early lead with a 13th-minute header, but defender Mohamed Hany inadvertently scored an own goal in the 55th minute to equalize, forcing extra time.
- Australia coach Tony Popovic replaced goalkeeper Patrick Beach with Mat Ryan before the shootout, yet Egypt converted all four spot-kicks including Hossam Abdelmaguid's decisive finish while Australia missed two attempts.
- Egypt advances to the Round of 16 to face the winner of Argentina and Cabo Verde on Tuesday, July 7, in Atlanta, while Australia remains winless in World Cup knockout football.
- "It's history," captain Mohamed Salah said after Egypt's breakthrough, while the loss extends the Socceroos' winless streak in World Cup knockout matches to three attempts across tournament history.
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