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Egypt edge Australia on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

4 July 2026
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2026-07-04 11:06

Meanwhile, Egypt made history by defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties in Dallas to reach their first-ever World Cup round of 16 after a 1-1 draw in extra time on Friday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early for the Pharaohs, but a Mohamed Hany own goal leveled the match to force extra time. The historic victory advances Egypt to the Round of 16, where they are scheduled to face Argentina in Atlanta on July 7.

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