Egypt draws with Australia, advances after penalty shootout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:21 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Egypt and Australia played to a 1-1 draw in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, requiring penalties to resolve the match. As the two teams were locked at one goal each after extra time, Egypt observed a video of Kylian Mbappe's successful Panenka penalty against Australian goalkeeper Mathew Ryan prior to the shootout. The strategy proved effective, as Egypt won the shootout 4-2, securing a place in the Round of 16.
- •Match ended 1-1 after extra time.
- •Egypt watched Kylian Mbappe's penalty goal during preparations.
- •Mathew Ryan, subbed in for Australia, conceded all penalties.
- •Egypt won the penalty shootout 4-2.
- •Egypt advances to the Round of 16.
- 7:21 AMYahoo Sports — Why Mohamed Salah and Egypt watched Kylian Mbappe’s match before penalty shootout vs. Australia
"Mohamed Salah has helped Egypt reach its best-ever run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After getting through the group stages, Mohamed Salah’s Egypt locked horns with Australia during the Round of 32 matchup.
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