Egypt advances past Australia to face Argentina in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Egypt edged Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time to move into the World Cup last 16. Emam Ashour scored for Egypt in the 13th minute, while Australia equalized with an own goal from Mohamed Hany early in the second half. Hossam Abdelmaguid converted the decisive penalty after Australia failed to convert two attempts. This victory marks Egypt's first win in a knockout game at the World Cup. They will face either Argentina or Cape Verde in Atlanta on Tuesday.
- •Egypt wins 4-2 on penalties against Australia after a 1-1 draw.
- •Emam Ashour scored the opening goal for Egypt.
- •Mohamed Hany's own goal equalized for Australia.
- •Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty.
- •Egypt faces Argentina or Cape Verde in the last 16.
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — 'It's history': Salah's Egypt reach World Cup last 16 on penalties
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Salah set to face Messi as Egypt beat Australia on penalties at World Cup
- 9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Salah's Egypt beat Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
"Mohamed Salah contributed with a Panenka effort as Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties on Friday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup. The Pharaos converted all their spot kicks while Harry Souttar fired over and teenager Lucas Herrington hit the top of the bar for the Socceroos in the shoot-out between two teams who had never won a knock-out match at the World Cup.
"Mohamed Salah contributed with a Panenka effort as Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties on Friday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup. The Pharaos converted all their spot kicks while Harry Souttar fired over and teenager Lucas Herrington hit the top of the bar for the Socceroos in the shoot-out between two teams who had never won a knock-out match at the World Cup.
"Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time, and could now face Argentina in the last 16.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 9:34 PM'It's history': Salah's Egypt reach World Cup last 16 on penalties
Mohamed Salah contributed with a Panenka effort as Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties on Friday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup. The Pharaos converted all their spot kicks while Harry Souttar fired over and teenager Lucas Herrington hit the top of the bar for the Socceroos in the shoot-out between two teams who had never won a knock-out match at the World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 9:05 PMSalah set to face Messi as Egypt beat Australia on penalties at World Cup
Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra time, and could now face Argentina in the last 16.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 9:04 PMSalah's Egypt beat Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16
Mohamed Salah contributed with a Panenka effort as Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties on Friday to reach the last 16 of the World Cup. The Pharaos converted all their spot kicks while Harry Souttar fired over and teenager Lucas Herrington hit the top of the bar for the Socceroos in the shoot-out between two teams who had never won a knock-out match at the World Cup.
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