7M - Australia 1-1 Egypt (2-4 pens): The Pharaohs Edge Past Socceroos to Secure Round of 16 Spot after Dramatic Penalty Shootout

Egypt have secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw at full-time and extra time at Dallas Stadium.

Match Highlights

13th Minute (Goal): Egypt broke the deadlock early in the first half when Emam Ashour converted a powerful header from close range, following a well-placed cross by Karim Hafez.

55th Minute (Own Goal): Australia found their equalizer in the second half. Aiden O'Neill delivered an inswinging cross into the penalty box, where a deflection off Egyptian defender Mohamed Hany sent the ball into his own net.

Penalty Shootout: With neither side able to find a winner during 30 minutes of extra time, the tie was settled by a penalty shootout. Mahmoud Saber, Ramy Rabia, Mohamed Salah, and Hossam Abdelmaguid all successfully converted their spot-kicks for Egypt, while Australia's Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missed theirs, allowing Egypt to book their spot in the next knockout round.