Egypt's forward #10 Mohamed Salah (L) shoots and scores past Australia's goalkeeper #01 Mathew Ryan in a penalty shoot-out during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Australia and Egypt at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 3, 2026. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)
Arlington, United States: Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the decisive penalty as Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties after they finished level at 1-1 following extra time on Friday to reach the World Cup last 16.
Egypt's players celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Australia and Egypt at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 3, 2026.
(Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
The game went to extra time after a second-half Mohamed Hany own goal cancelled out Emam Ashour's early opener for Egypt.
They will play either Argentina or Cape Verde in the next round.
