Egypt Edge Australia On Penalties To Reach World Cup Last 16

Egypt booked their place in the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a gripping 1-1 draw after extra time in their Round of 32 clash on Friday.
The Pharaohs made the brighter start and took the lead in the 13th minute when Emam Ashour finished confidently after being set up by Karim Hafez.
Australia fought back after the break and were handed an equaliser in the 55th minute when Egypt defender Mohamed Hany inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, leaving the contest finely balanced.
Neither side could find a winner during the remainder of normal time or throughout extra time, despite both teams creating opportunities in a ten...