Mohamed Salah’s Egypt advances to Round of 16 in World Cup

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.

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