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Egypt beats Australia on penalties to reach Cup last 16

Published 5 July 2026

Egypt made history by advancing to the FIFA World Cup round of 16 for the first time, defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in their round of 32 match at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The victory marks Egypt's first-ever win in a World Cup knockout match, breaking a decades-long drought.

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