Salah caps Egypt's shootout win with cheeky Panenka penalty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:12 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Mohamed Salah executed a Panenka penalty during a shootout, helping Egypt secure a 4-2 victory over Australia in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. After the match, which took place on July 3 in Arlington, Texas, Salah expressed his confidence and desire to inspire his teammates. With this win, Egypt advances to face Argentina in the next round. Salah celebrated with fans in downtown Dallas after the match.
- •Egypt won the penalty shootout 4-2 after a scoreless match.
- •Salah scored the last penalty with a Panenka style.
- •The match was held at Dallas Stadium on July 3, 2026.
- •Egypt will face Argentina in the next round.
- 7:12 AMYahoo Sports — Salah On Cheeky Pen: I Had To Do It
"Before Salah was seen dancing in the streets, he had to help Egypt secure the win with a perfect chipped penalty.
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