Egypt advances to World Cup last-16 after penalty shoot-out win against Australia

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Egypt advances to World Cup last-16 after penalty shoot-out win against Australia
Summary

Egypt secured a place in the FIFA World Cup last-16 for the first time with a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Australia. The match ended in a tie, pushing the contest to penalties, where Egypt emerged successful. Omar Marmoush played a pivotal role, contributing significantly throughout the match. The team will await the next round of fixtures, as match reports will provide further details shortly.

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  • Omar Marmoush played a key role in Egypt's success.
  • Penalty shoot-out decided the match after a draw.
  • This marks Egypt's first time reaching the last-16.
  • Match report to be published soon.
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  • 9:00 PMYahoo SportsMan City 2026 World Cup Watch: Egypt reach last-16 with dramatic penalty shoot-out win against Australia
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Omar Marmoush and Egypt will feature in the FIFA World Cup last-16 for the very first time thanks to a penalty shoot-out win over Australia.Match report to follow.Omar Marmoush match statistics vs Aus...

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