Australia eliminated from World Cup after penalty shootout loss to Egypt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:19 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Australia's World Cup journey ended on July 3 when they lost to Egypt in the Round of 32. The match, tied 1-1 after extra time, concluded with Australia falling 4-2 in the penalty shootout. Australia scored an own goal by Egypt's Mohamed Hany in the 55th minute, but struggled to convert opportunities. The result follows two wins and a draw earlier in the tournament, where they finished second in Group D.
- •Match held on July 3 in Round of 32
- •Australia tied 1-1 with Egypt after extra time
- •Australia missed two of four penalty kicks
- •Own goal by Mohamed Hany in the 55th minute
- •Australia's World Cup results: 2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss
- 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Is Australia out of World Cup after loss to Egypt?
"Australia's World Cup run came to an end in the Round of 32 after a penalty kick loss to Egypt. See the Aussie's full World Cup route here.
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