Egypt have qualified for the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties in their Round of 32 clash on Friday.
The match ended 1-1 after extra time, with Egypt taking an early lead through Emam Ashour before an own goal by Mohamed Hany in the second half restored parity for Australia.
With neither side able to find a winner during extra time, the contest was decided by a penalty shootout, where Hossam Abdelmaguid converted the decisive spot-kick to send the Pharaohs through.
The victory marks another milestone for Egypt at the tournament as they advance to the last 16, where they will face either Argentina or Cape Verde.
Egypt’s progress continues an impressive run for African teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with supporters now looking ahead to another crucial knockout fixture.
