Egypt progresses to World Cup last 16 after shootout win over Australia
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Egypt advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup after defeating Australia in a penalty shootout. The match saw a dramatic equalizer when Mohamed Hany scored an own goal, leveling the score in the second half. Hossam Abdelmaguid successfully converted the decisive penalty, sparking celebrations among the Egyptian players. This marks Egypt's first advancement to the knockout stage since the tournament's early years in 1934.
- •Egypt wins the penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw with Australia.
- •Mohamed Hany's own goal tied the match in the second half.
- •Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the winning penalty.
- •Egypt reaches the World Cup last 16 for the first time since 1934.
- •The match took place on July 3, 2026.
- 9:54 PMBBC Sport — Watch the full shootout as Egypt hold nerve to make World Cup last 16
- 9:03 PMThe Guardian Sport — Egypt hold nerve in shootout to sink Australia and reach World Cup last 16
"Hossam Abdelmaguid puffed out his cheeks, steadied himself, began his run up with exaggerated slowness, checked and then sent Mat Ryan the wrong way. He ran off to the corner, ripping off his shirt, and was soon joined by an ecstatic posse of Egyptian players. Don’t worry about the scrappy, largely formless game from which their joy stemmed. For the first time since 1934 when there were only 16 teams, Egypt are in the last 16 of the World Cup. At some level, football is always about the outcome; the process is just a footnote. Penalties had seemed probable from the moment 10 minutes into the second half when Mohamed Hany headed into his own goal to level the scores. Continue reading...
"Egypt defeat Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage, and make it through to the last 16.
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External links- BBC SportJul 3, 2026, 9:54 PMWatch the full shootout as Egypt hold nerve to make World Cup last 16
Egypt defeat Australia on penalties to claim their first ever win in the World Cup knockout stage, and make it through to the last 16.
- The Guardian SportJul 3, 2026, 9:03 PMEgypt hold nerve in shootout to sink Australia and reach World Cup last 16
Hossam Abdelmaguid puffed out his cheeks, steadied himself, began his run up with exaggerated slowness, checked and then sent Mat Ryan the wrong way. He ran off to the corner, ripping off his shirt, and was soon joined by an ecstatic posse of Egyptian players. Don’t worry about the scrappy, largely formless game from which their joy stemmed. For the first time since 1934 when there were only 16 teams, Egypt are in the last 16 of the World Cup. At some level, football is always about the outcome; the process is just a footnote. Penalties had seemed probable from the moment 10 minutes into the second half when Mohamed Hany headed into his own goal to level the scores. Continue reading...
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