Mohamed Salah’s Egypt advances to Round of 16 in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Egypt secured a place in the Round of 16 after a penalty shootout victory over Australia on June 26, 2026, in Seattle. The match was tied after an own goal led to extra time where neither team scored. The Egyptians converted four penalties, while the Socceroos missed two, sealing Egypt's advancement. This marks Egypt's second appearance in the Round of 16, the first since 1934. Salah, who faced hamstring concerns before the match, played a crucial role and converted a penalty. Egypt will be looking to build on this success in their next match.
- •Egypt beat Australia in a penalty shootout after a tied match.
- •Mohamed Salah converted a panenka penalty during the shootout.
- •This is Egypt's second trip to the Round of 16, first since 1934.
- •The victory followed a game that went to extra time and penalties.
- •Salah's future plans remain unannounced after his contract expired.
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Mohamed Salah’s Egypt Through to Round of 16
"After an unlucky own goal took them back level, penalties did the trick
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